Recruiting Intern

Description Recruiting Intern Co-ops at Etegent get the opportunity to work on projects that make a difference in a wide range of exciting fields. This internship is designed to develop future recruiters through hands-on involvement in sourcing, interview coordination, recruiting operations, and talent acquisition strategy. The Role: Etegent Technologies is seeking a Recruiting Intern to support our growing Talent Acquisition efforts. This internship provides hands-on exposure to full-cycle recruiting within the aerospace, defense, software engineering, and intelligence sectors. The intern will work directly with our Talent Acquisition leader to help identify top talent, support candidate engagement efforts, coordinate interviews, and improve recruiting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in recruiting, human resources, business, communications, or a related field who wants practical experience supporting real hiring initiatives for highly technical positions. What You’ll Do: Etegent has a long history of working with co- students to help them achieve their professional goals. In fact, many of our full-time engineers began their careers with Etegent as co-ops. We know first-hand the importance of providing co-ops with high quality learning experiences tailored to the individual’s goals. Assist with candidate sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking platforms, and other sourcing tools Conduct market research and talent mapping for engineering, software, defense, and technical positions Review resumes and help identify candidates who meet position requirements Assist with candidate outreach and scheduling phone screens and interviews Coordinate interview logistics between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers Format and organize interview guides, candidate scorecards, and hiring documentation within established templates Help maintain candidate records and recruiting activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Support job posting creation and updates across multiple recruiting platforms Assist with candidate experience initiatives and recruiting process improvements Participate in recruiting strategy discussions and workforce planning activities Support employer branding efforts through LinkedIn, company website content, and recruiting campaigns What You'll Gain: Exposure to full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition Experience supporting hiring efforts for software engineering, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and defense-related positions Hands-on experience with sourcing strategies, candidate screening, interview coordination, and recruiting operations Direct mentorship from recruiting leadership Exposure to workforce planning, employer branding, and recruiting process improvement initiatives Practical experience working within a growing aerospace and defense technology company

Requirements

Required Qualifications: Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, reflective of all college coursework Currently enrolled in and pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to create, edit, and format professional documents, presentations, and recruiting materials using established templates and guidelines Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally Experience with LinkedIn, Canva, applicant tracking systems (ATS), or recruiting tools is a plus Core Attributes: Highly organized with strong attention to detail Strong research and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities Professional, dependable, and self-motivated Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with candidates and hiring managers Curious and eager to learn about recruiting, talent acquisition, and the aerospace and defense industry Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative Collaborative team player with a positive attitude Strong customer service mindset and commitment to providing an excellent candidate experience Working at Etegent: At Etegent, you'll be a part of a fast-growing organization that combines a small-company feel with big-company resources and opportunities. Which is why, in addition to your competitive pay, you'll enjoy the following: Flexibility: Not a morning person? No problem. We only ask that you begin your day by 10:00am. Also, you will enjoy a flexible schedule and the ability to work remotely. Mentorship: Every co-op is assigned to a mentor to help them grow as a professional. Aside from being involved in each other’s day-to-day responsibilities, co-ops and mentors have time set aside to set goals and check in over the course of the semester. Part-Time Opportunities: We also offer the possibility of part-time work during academic semesters for high-performing co-ops.