Recruiting/OE Intern

Raftelis•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Raftelis is seeking an intern to join its Organizational Excellence Team in the Executive Services Practice. The paid internship is based in the company’s Charlotte office and runs 20–30 hours per week during the winter/spring semester, with flexibility in scheduling and weekly hours to accommodate the intern’s schedule. The internship is expected to conclude at the end of the spring semester, with the possibility of continuing through Summer 2027 and potentially moving into full-time employment. This is not a remote position; a parking pass is provided at no cost. Working as part of a team, the intern will research and support executive recruitment staff on multiple recruitments for public-sector clients. The role may suit a student interested in local government and utilities recruiting, human resources, or business, who enjoys research, data analysis, and learning. The position pays $25 per hour. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Raftelis uses E-VERIFY. Raftelis provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process; applicants may contact Allison Harllee, Human Resources Manager, at 704-269-2536 to request an accommodation. The first review of applications will take place on December 1, 2026.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, human resources, psychology, or a related field.
Be able to research and organize data obtained from websites, phone calls, and web-based meetings.
Have excellent writing skills.
Show intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Have a diligent, enthusiastic, team-player attitude.
Be able to work independently on specific assignments after receiving direction.
Have experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Have a keen eye for detail in client documents.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough internet and social media research on local government and utility clients and applicants.
Collect and analyze lead-generation data to grow the outreach database and develop search targets.
Analyze data to determine the best use of job postings and direct outreach techniques.
Assist with a new database, including data validation, cleaning, and input.
Draft information for recruitment materials, such as job descriptions and brochures.
Attend web-based client meetings and produce meeting summaries.
Maintain effective and professional conduct when working with clients and colleagues.