Talent Acquisition Intern

DigiKey•Thief River Falls, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will gain hands-on experience across DigiKey’s Talent Acquisition function with a focus on recruiting and early talent strategy. You will support recruiting activities for entry-level roles, research new approaches to attract and engage talent, and contribute to tools and resources that improve the experience of candidates, hiring managers, and future interns. Throughout the internship, you will complete a meaningful capstone project designed to create a sustainable resource that supports DigiKey’s recruiting and internship program goals. By the end of the internship, you will have practical experience in recruiting, program management, research, data analysis, project ownership, and communication that can support a future career in Human Resources. This internship is located in Thief River Falls, MN and will require regular onsite attendance. Local housing is provided for interns.

Requirements

Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, talent management, organizational development, employment branding, or early career programming
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities
Positive, customer-first approach when working with candidates, hiring managers, interns, and internal stakeholders
Full Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook
Workday, HRIS
SharePoint
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Support recruiting activities for entry-level positions, including posting roles, candidate communication, screening support, event participation, and recruitment marketing initiatives
Research emerging recruitment, employment branding, and talent pipeline development strategies for entry-level and early career talent
Gather and analyze internship program feedback and identify opportunities to enhance future program design, communication, resources, and overall intern experience
Identify potential partnerships, sourcing channels, educational programs, community organizations, and recruitment marketing opportunities that could strengthen regional talent pipelines
Analyze data and trends related to applicant flow, recruiting outcomes, and pipeline effectiveness to help inform recommendations
Contribute to resources and tools that improve the experience of candidates, hiring managers, and future interns
Gain exposure to Talent Acquisition tools and systems, including Workday ATS, Handshake, Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.
Working closely with your mentor and TA Manager, you will lead a project that creates a sustainable resource for DigiKey’s Talent Acquisition function. The project may focus on improving hiring manager support and preparedness, strengthening the candidate experience, enhancing onboarding or internship program guidance, or identifying new ways to attract and engage early career talent within regional labor markets.