Talent Acquisition Intern

DLR Group•Minneapolis, MN

13h•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

DLR Group is an integrated design firm focused on elevating the human experience through design. The Talent Acquisition Intern will support the recruiting team during a high-volume period of intern and early-career hiring, partnering closely with Talent Acquisition Partners. The role provides hands-on exposure to recruiting operations, candidate evaluation, talent research, workforce planning, and employer branding, while contributing to candidate experience, hiring efficiency, and proactive talent pipelines. This is an in-person internship with an expected commitment of 20–40 hours per week. The schedule is flexible to accommodate school and academic commitments. The position is available in Columbus, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Orlando, or Seattle. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees able to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school, employment, or other visa.

Nice To Haves

Interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruiting, or Business Operations.
Experience with research, data analysis, or reporting projects.
Familiarity with LinkedIn, applicant tracking systems, or recruiting processes.
Interest in architecture, engineering, construction, design, or professional services.

Responsibilities

Review and organize applications across internship requisitions, identifying candidates who may fit multiple opportunities.
Support candidate tracking, timely application reviews, and candidate communications in partnership with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring teams.
Help improve consistency and efficiency throughout the internship hiring process.
Maintain intern hiring trackers and recruiting reports, monitoring hiring activity and progress by office, discipline, and requisition.
Track key recruiting milestones and identify positions that may need additional recruiting support.
Contribute to recruiting projects and process-improvement initiatives that enhance team effectiveness.
Assist with resume reviews and candidate screening for internship and early-career opportunities, with appropriate training and recruiter guidance.
Support campus recruiting events and other early-career hiring initiatives as needed.
Help deliver a positive, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring process.