Talent Acquisition Intern – East Orange, NJ | Hybrid & Part Time

Summary

Family Connections, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support its recruiting operations. The role assists with candidate communications, application and candidate record management, job postings, recruitment research, ATS updates, and administrative recruiting projects while working in a hybrid, part-time arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with candidate communications throughout the recruiting process
• Monitor and respond to recruiting-related emails using provided guidance and templates
• Review applications and assist with organizing candidate information within the recruiting platform
• Maintain accurate candidate records and update applicant statuses within the ATS
• Assist with posting and maintaining open positions
• Conduct basic candidate searches and recruitment research as assigned
• Provide administrative support related to recruiting projects, reports, documentation, and hiring initiatives
• Communicate professionally with candidates, hiring managers, and other internal stakeholders
• Follow established processes while recognizing when questions or concerns should be escalated
• Support additional Talent Acquisition and administrative projects as needed when onboarding hires

Skills

• **Education:**  High School Diploma
• **Experience:** Minimum of two years' experience in customer service, administrative support, office support, or a similar environment
• Strong written communication skills and professional email etiquette
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Confidence working independently after receiving instructions and training
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize assignments, and follow through on responsibilities
• Comfort learning and navigating online platforms and technology
• Strong judgment when handling professional and confidential information
• A positive, professional, and service-oriented approach when communicating with candidates
• An interest in recruiting, Human Resources, business, or professional services
• **Independent.** You are comfortable receiving an assignment, asking appropriate questions, and taking ownership of completing it
• **Responsive.** You understand that recruiting moves quickly and timely communication matters
• **Organized**. You can keep track of candidate communications, assignments, deadlines, and follow-up activities
• **Professional.** You understand that every email and interaction contributes to the candidate experience
• **Resourceful.** You are willing to learn, problem-solve, and use the tools and instructions provided to successfully complete your work
• **Reliable.** You follow through on commitments and communicate proactively when assistance is needed
• Please note the hours for the role can be 8am -11am or 9am - 12pm
• Although remote, you must be able to travel in-office for training period and meetings as needed
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible for full‑time employment on a W‑2 basis
• This role must be performed in a manner that is fully compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those of the State of New Jersey

Qualifications

Must Haves

• **Education:**  High School Diploma
• **Experience:** Minimum of two years' experience in customer service, administrative support, office support, or a similar environment
• Strong written communication skills and professional email etiquette
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Confidence working independently after receiving instructions and training
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize assignments, and follow through on responsibilities
• Comfort learning and navigating online platforms and technology
• Strong judgment when handling professional and confidential information
• A positive, professional, and service-oriented approach when communicating with candidates
• An interest in recruiting, Human Resources, business, or professional services
• **Independent.** You are comfortable receiving an assignment, asking appropriate questions, and taking ownership of completing it
• **Responsive.** You understand that recruiting moves quickly and timely communication matters
• **Organized**. You can keep track of candidate communications, assignments, deadlines, and follow-up activities
• **Professional.** You understand that every email and interaction contributes to the candidate experience
• **Resourceful.** You are willing to learn, problem-solve, and use the tools and instructions provided to successfully complete your work
• **Reliable.** You follow through on commitments and communicate proactively when assistance is needed
• Please note the hours for the role can be 8am -11am or 9am - 12pm
• Although remote, you must be able to travel in-office for training period and meetings as needed
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible for full‑time employment on a W‑2 basis
• This role must be performed in a manner that is fully compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those of the State of New Jersey

Benefits

• Course credit pending Institution Partnership Approval
• Hybrid/remote work arrangement
• Practical exposure to the day-to-day operations of Talent Acquisition, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), candidate communication and engagement, interview coordination, recruiting administration, candidate sourcing and screening, professional email communication, recruitment workflow management, and exposure to full-cycle recruiting processes