Spring Talent Acquisition Intern in Chesterfield, Missouri at Opaa!

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Intern will support the Talent Acquisition team with recruiting and administrative activities while gaining hands-on experience in the hiring process. This position will provide experience in recruiting, candidate engagement, interview coordination, and talent operations while supporting the team with day-to-day activities.

Learning & Development Opportunities

Through this internship, the individual will gain exposure to:

• Recruiting and candidate sourcing
• Applicant tracking systems
• Interview coordination
• Interviewing and evaluation
• Candidate communication
• Professional communication and workplace practices

Functions of the Job

Recruiting Support

• Help source and identify potential candidates through approved job boards and recruiting sources.
• Assist with basic candidate outreach using established templates and guidance from the recruiting team.
• Support interview scheduling and send interview confirmations and reminders.
• Help coordinate communication between candidates, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers.
• Conduct video screens, provide candidate assessments, and recommend viable candidates to hiring managers.
• Assist the Talent Acquisition team with posting and updating job openings.
• Assist with maintaining timely and professional communication with candidates.
• Support recruiting events, career fairs, and other talent attraction activities.
• Assist with preparing recruiting materials and resources.

Administrative Support

• Enter and update candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) under the direction of the Talent Acquisition team.
• Assist with maintaining accurate recruiting records and documentation.
• Help organize recruiting files, reports, and other materials.
• Assist with basic recruiting reports and data collection.
• Support scheduling and logistics for Talent team meetings and events.
• Participate in meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate, employee, and company information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program; Human Resources, Business, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Previous work, volunteer, campus organization, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle information professionally.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable learning new technology and computer systems.
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Opaa! is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.