Talent Aquisition Intern
About The Position
We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Intern to join our team in Gorham, Maine and get hands-on experience supporting recruiting efforts in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role goes beyond scheduling and coordination. You’ll be actively sourcing candidates, conducting initial screens, and helping move candidates through the hiring process. You’ll work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to identify talent, build pipelines, and keep hiring moving. You’ll also get exposure to how we balance speed, quality, and candidate experience in a fast-paced environment. It’s a good fit for someone who’s comfortable reaching out to people, asking questions, and making decisions. You won’t just be observing, you’ll be directly contributing to hiring outcomes.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field
- Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or sales-type environments
- Comfortable reaching out to candidates and having conversations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized
- Ability to assess information and make basic screening decisions
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Willingness to learn quickly and take ownership of work
- Team-oriented and dependable
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sourcing, outreach, or customer-facing roles
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Indeed, or other recruiting platforms
- Exposure to interviewing or screening candidates
- Experience using Excel or tracking tools
- Interest in manufacturing or operations environments
Responsibilities
- Source candidates using job boards, internal tools, and outreach methods
- Review resumes and identify candidates that match role requirements
- Conduct initial phone screens to assess fit, interest, and basic qualifications
- Schedule interviews and coordinate with candidates and hiring managers
- Manage candidate flow in the ATS and keep records accurate and up to date
- Communicate with candidates throughout the process to keep them engaged
- Help build and maintain pipelines for high-priority and recurring roles
- Support hiring events, job fairs, and onsite interview days
- Track recruiting activity and help report on pipeline progress
- Partner with the TA team on process improvements and recruiting projects
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
