Summer 2026 Intern - Talent Attraction Optimization

Description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and people-focused Talent Attraction Optimization Intern to join our Futureforce AMER Talent Attraction team. This role offers hands-on experience supporting early talent recruiting efforts, candidate engagement, and sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about connecting people to opportunities, comfortable engaging with candidates and cross-functional partners, and eager to learn the university and early talent recruiting landscape.

Responsibilities

• Campus & Event Recruiting Support: Support the coordination and planning of virtual and in-person recruiting events, career fairs, and campus engagement activities. Help prepare materials, manage logistics, and track event outcomes.
• Candidate Experience & Engagement: Assist in crafting outreach messages, follow-up communications, and candidate-facing content that reflects our employer brand. Help ensure a positive, responsive experience for candidates throughout the recruiting process.
• Recruiting Operations & Coordination: Support tracking of candidate activity across open requisitions. Assist with maintaining accurate records and data hygiene in recruiting systems.
• Data & Reporting Assistance: Help collect and organize recruiting metrics such as application volumes, source effectiveness, and pipeline health. Support the creation of basic reports to inform team decision-making.
• Master TAM & Research: Conduct deep-dive curriculum and Total Addressable Market (TAM) research to shape long-term workforce planning and educational pipeline strategies.
• Drive Agentic Efficiency: Audit existing recruiting workflows to identify high-impact opportunities for automation and AI-driven process gains.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with university relations, programs, and hiring teams to support seamless recruiting workflows and consistent communication.
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a focus on Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field (Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 Grad)
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in talent acquisition, early talent programs, employer branding, or HR
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Slack
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Demonstrated AI fluency with hands-on experience using AI tools and automation platforms to streamline tasks, improve workflows, and drive efficiency
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to recruiting technologies such as Salesforce, Workday, GoodTime and familiarity with LinkedIn or other campus recruiting platforms, such as Handshake
• Interest in candidate experience, sourcing strategies, and university recruiting
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a high-impact, globally focused talent team
  
  

This Role Is For You If...

• You love people and get excited about connecting candidates to opportunities
• You're curious about how recruiting works — from sourcing to offer
• You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and can juggle multiple priorities
• You're an effective communicator — both in writing and in person
• You're passionate about candidate experience and want to make every interaction count
• You have a knack for organization and data hygiene (you actually enjoy a clean spreadsheet)
• You're eager to learn AI and automation tools and apply them to real recruiting workflows
• You want hands-on experience that goes beyond busy work — you're ready to make a real impact
  
  

Internship Dates

Summer 2026 Internship Dates

• GROUP 2: June 1 – Aug 21st
• GROUP 3: June 15 – Sep 4th
  
  

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. This posting will close on May 6th.

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