Talent Acquisition Intern (Unpaid)

About the Role

The Recruiting Intern supports the Talent Acquisition team in identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent for Athena. This role offers hands-on experience in the recruitment process, from posting job openings and sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and supporting onboarding. The intern will contribute to creating a positive candidate experience while learning best recruitment practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with posting job openings across various job boards, social media channels, and internal platforms
• Support the sourcing process by researching and identifying potential candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and other databases
• Screen resumes and forward qualified candidates to recruiters or hiring managers
• Help coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams
• Participate in candidate communication, including sending confirmation emails and follow-ups
• Assist in maintaining and updating applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment spreadsheets
• Assist with background verification as needed
• Support new hire onboarding processes, including preparing offer letters and welcome materials
• Assist with recruitment marketing initiatives to enhance employer branding
• Provide other administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team as needed

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong interest in recruitment, HR, and talent management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• 6 - 12 month commitment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong interest in recruitment, HR, and talent management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• 6 - 12 month commitment

Working Conditions

• Location: Manhattan office at 33 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023, Suite 600.
• Professional work environment.
• Computer, desk, chair, and office supplies provided onsite.