Administration/Recruiting Intern
About The Position
RFA Engineering is seeking a highly organized and motivated Administrative / Recruiting Intern to support daily office operations, recruiting initiatives, event coordination, and general business functions. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business administration, talent acquisition, human resources support, and company event planning within a fast-paced engineering environment. This position will be located at our Dubuque, IA engineering center. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, professional, technically savvy, and capable of managing a wide variety of responsibilities while interacting with internal teams, candidates, clients, and visitors.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, or related field
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional interpersonal skills and customer-facing presence
- Strong business acumen and willingness to support a variety of business functions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Comfortable learning new software systems, databases, and office technologies
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work independently and within a team
Nice To Haves
- Prior office, administrative, recruiting, or customer service experience preferred
- Experience with spreadsheets, data entry, or database cleanup activities is a plus
- Interest in recruiting, HR, event planning, or business operations strongly desired
- Technically inclined and adaptable in a professional office environment
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day office scheduling, organization, and general facility support
- Coordinate conference room reservations, company vehicle scheduling, and office calendar management
- Monitor office supply inventory and reorder materials as needed
- Support general office maintenance requirements and workplace readiness
- Greet customers, visitors, and candidates in a professional manner
- Provide miscellaneous administrative assistance to onsite team members
- Review incoming resumes and assist with candidate screening activities
- Conduct introductory phone screens for internship and entry-level candidates
- Coordinate interview schedules and candidate communications
- Assist with recruiting events, career fairs, and university outreach initiatives
- Maintain recruiting databases, candidate records, and hiring documentation
- Support planning and execution of STEM outreach events, recruiting events, and company-sponsored activities
- Organize calendar notices, meeting invitations, and event reminders
- Assist with logistics, materials, registration, and onsite support for internal and external events
- Provide support for trade shows and marketing-related activities as needed
- Assist with onboarding coordination and general HR administrative functions
- Support data entry, spreadsheet cleanup, database organization, and office process efficiencies
- Assist with sustainability data tracking and reporting initiatives
- Provide general business support for special projects and miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Pay Range: $18-$22/hour – Commensurate with experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
