Talent Aquisition/HR Intern - Unpaid

Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids

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Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Smart Summary

The intern will support the Human Resources team by assisting with sourcing and identifying qualified candidates through various platforms, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews. Responsibilities also include posting job listings, supporting the onboarding process, maintaining the ATS, and assisting with recruiting events.

This unpaid internship is ideal for students in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or Communications. It offers hands-on experience in talent acquisition, including sourcing candidates, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and supporting the onboarding process. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Sourcing

Recruiting

Resume Screening

Interview Scheduling

Job Posting

Onboarding

Applicant Tracking Systems

ATS

Recruiting Events

Career Fairs

Campus Outreach

Administrative Support

Job Description

Description

Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to support our Human Resources team. This internship offers hands-on experience in recruiting and provides an excellent opportunity to develop foundational skills in talent acquisition within a professional environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with sourcing and identifying qualified candidates through job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks such as LinkedIn 

• Screen resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet position requirements 

• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers 

• Post and maintain job listings across various recruitment platforms 

• Support the onboarding process by preparing new hire materials and coordinating logistics 

• Maintain and update applicant tracking systems (ATS) to ensure accurate candidate records 

• Assist with recruiting events, career fairs, and campus outreach initiatives 

• Provide general administrative support to the HR and recruiting team as needed.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment 

• Mentorship from experienced HR and talent acquisition professionals 

• Exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle 

• Networking opportunities within the organization and industry

Requirements

Ideal For Students Studying

  • Human Resources
  • Business Administration
  • Psychology
  • Communications

Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids

Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a member organization of Goodwill Industries International. Goodwill sells donated goods to fuel its mission of job training and placement opportunities to help people create better futures by building their skills and finding jobs.

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