Recruiting Coordinator Internships
Recruiting coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience coordinating real hiring workflows, mentorship from working recruiting coordinators, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Investment & Asset Management, with TikTok, BGBx, and BTAS among the employers posting roles now.
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About Foundant:
At Foundant, we empower mission-driven organizations to manage their data, workflows, and impact with our comprehensive software solutions. From grant management and community foundations to process automation and data collaboration, our combined expertise supports a diverse range of organizations - from nonprofits and charitable entities to corporations and governments.
We’ve created a powerhouse of solutions designed to meet the unique needs of organizations striving to make a difference. Together, we’re setting new standards in innovation, flexibility, and impact management by helping organizations achieve their missions more efficiently and effectively.
Where You’ll Work:
- As a remote-first workplace, we believe in offering flexibility and the freedom to work where it suits you best, while staying connected through technology. Our global network of talent is supported by physical office hubs and virtual collaboration, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation and growth thrive.
- With office locations in Bozeman, MT, Toronto, Canada, and Dublin, Ireland, you'll be part of a globally connected team. Whether you're working remotely or from one of our office locations, you'll be contributing to a vibrant, collaborative culture focused on driving meaningful impact across the world.
What You’ll Do:
- You'll conduct candidate screening calls to assess qualifications, motivation, and fit against job requirements.
- You'll schedule interviews and help coordinate interview panels across candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
- You'll join hiring manager discovery calls to help capture and clarify role requirements for open positions.
- You'll assist with formatting and maintaining job description templates and other recruiting documents.
- You'll help source and screen resumes, looking for strong candidate fit before calls are scheduled.
- You'll maintain spreadsheet trackers for candidate pipelines and recruiting metrics, helping surface trends along the way.
- You'll support day-to-day administrative work for the Talent Acquisition team and help draft clear, professional candidate communications.
- You'll stay in close contact with candidates throughout the hiring process, creating a great candidate experience from first call to final decision — including handling difficult conversations with tact and professionalism.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or a recent graduate of such a program.
- Strong time management skills — comfortable juggling multiple candidate conversations, schedules, and deadlines at once.
- Excellent verbal communication skills; this role involves frequent phone and video conversations with candidates and hiring managers.
- Strong written communication skills for candidate correspondence and internal documentation.
- Comfortable working in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) to track candidates and recruiting metrics.
- A genuine interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR as a career path.
- Able to work independently on a remote, part-time schedule (~25 hours/week) while staying closely coordinated with the team.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada or the United States.
What You’ll Bring to our Team Dynamics:
Service Orientation: Treats every candidate conversation with genuine care, making sure people feel respected and informed throughout the process — even when the outcome isn't a yes.
Productive Collaboration: Works closely with the Talent Acquisition Lead and hiring managers, keeping communication clear and commitments on track across a busy interview calendar.
Active Learning: Builds recruiting and HR skills quickly, asking good questions and applying feedback in real time across a part-time schedule.
Adaptive Achievement: Manages a full calendar of screening calls, scheduling, and tracking tasks independently, adjusting priorities as candidate pipelines shift.
Why You’ll Love Working at Foundant:
- At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to innovation and making a positive impact. Whether you’re working on projects that empower not-for-profits, community foundations, or corporations, your contributions will help drive real-world change.
- We offer competitive salary and benefits, including tuition, and lifestyle reimbursements, and bespoke mindfulness and fitness initiatives.
- With our Flexible PTO policy, you’ll have the freedom to manage your time in a way that supports your personal well-being and professional success.
- We’re committed to your professional and personal development. With our merger, you'll have the chance to collaborate across teams, giving you exposure to diverse ideas, expertise, and projects that span multiple industries.
- As part of a larger organization, you’ll have even more opportunities to grow your career. Whether it’s exploring new roles, leadership opportunities, or shifting to a different department, we support internal mobility to help you achieve your career goals
- You’ll enjoy autonomy and responsibility, empowering you to approach your work creatively and independently, fostering innovation and independent thought.
- Employee recognition is a core part of our culture. When you do a great job, we make sure everyone knows about it!
Foundant is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Indigenous status, age, disability, or individuals who may require accommodation.
Foundant is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process and require accommodation, please contact hr@smartsimple.com.
About Foundant:
At Foundant, we empower mission-driven organizations to manage their data, workflows, and impact with our comprehensive software solutions. From grant management and community foundations to process automation and data collaboration, our combined expertise supports a diverse range of organizations - from nonprofits and charitable entities to corporations and governments.
We’ve created a powerhouse of solutions designed to meet the unique needs of organizations striving to make a difference. Together, we’re setting new standards in innovation, flexibility, and impact management by helping organizations achieve their missions more efficiently and effectively.
Where You’ll Work:
- As a remote-first workplace, we believe in offering flexibility and the freedom to work where it suits you best, while staying connected through technology. Our global network of talent is supported by physical office hubs and virtual collaboration, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation and growth thrive.
- With office locations in Bozeman, MT, Toronto, Canada, and Dublin, Ireland, you'll be part of a globally connected team. Whether you're working remotely or from one of our office locations, you'll be contributing to a vibrant, collaborative culture focused on driving meaningful impact across the world.
What You’ll Do:
- You'll conduct candidate screening calls to assess qualifications, motivation, and fit against job requirements.
- You'll schedule interviews and help coordinate interview panels across candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
- You'll join hiring manager discovery calls to help capture and clarify role requirements for open positions.
- You'll assist with formatting and maintaining job description templates and other recruiting documents.
- You'll help source and screen resumes, looking for strong candidate fit before calls are scheduled.
- You'll maintain spreadsheet trackers for candidate pipelines and recruiting metrics, helping surface trends along the way.
- You'll support day-to-day administrative work for the Talent Acquisition team and help draft clear, professional candidate communications.
- You'll stay in close contact with candidates throughout the hiring process, creating a great candidate experience from first call to final decision — including handling difficult conversations with tact and professionalism.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or a recent graduate of such a program.
- Strong time management skills — comfortable juggling multiple candidate conversations, schedules, and deadlines at once.
- Excellent verbal communication skills; this role involves frequent phone and video conversations with candidates and hiring managers.
- Strong written communication skills for candidate correspondence and internal documentation.
- Comfortable working in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) to track candidates and recruiting metrics.
- A genuine interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR as a career path.
- Able to work independently on a remote, part-time schedule (~25 hours/week) while staying closely coordinated with the team.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada or the United States.
What You’ll Bring to our Team Dynamics:
Service Orientation: Treats every candidate conversation with genuine care, making sure people feel respected and informed throughout the process — even when the outcome isn't a yes.
Productive Collaboration: Works closely with the Talent Acquisition Lead and hiring managers, keeping communication clear and commitments on track across a busy interview calendar.
Active Learning: Builds recruiting and HR skills quickly, asking good questions and applying feedback in real time across a part-time schedule.
Adaptive Achievement: Manages a full calendar of screening calls, scheduling, and tracking tasks independently, adjusting priorities as candidate pipelines shift.
Why You’ll Love Working at Foundant:
- At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to innovation and making a positive impact. Whether you’re working on projects that empower not-for-profits, community foundations, or corporations, your contributions will help drive real-world change.
- We offer competitive salary and benefits, including tuition, and lifestyle reimbursements, and bespoke mindfulness and fitness initiatives.
- With our Flexible PTO policy, you’ll have the freedom to manage your time in a way that supports your personal well-being and professional success.
- We’re committed to your professional and personal development. With our merger, you'll have the chance to collaborate across teams, giving you exposure to diverse ideas, expertise, and projects that span multiple industries.
- As part of a larger organization, you’ll have even more opportunities to grow your career. Whether it’s exploring new roles, leadership opportunities, or shifting to a different department, we support internal mobility to help you achieve your career goals
- You’ll enjoy autonomy and responsibility, empowering you to approach your work creatively and independently, fostering innovation and independent thought.
- Employee recognition is a core part of our culture. When you do a great job, we make sure everyone knows about it!
Foundant is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Indigenous status, age, disability, or individuals who may require accommodation.
Foundant is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process and require accommodation, please contact hr@smartsimple.com.
Recruiting Coordinator Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
Tips for Your Recruiting Coordinator Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting suggests
Large employers fill summer recruiting coordinator intern cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before the role disappears from search results. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so check listings consistently throughout the year rather than waiting for a single window.
Build a documented project before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give them something concrete to assess. For recruiting coordinator candidates, that means a mock hiring workflow, a candidate-tracking spreadsheet with real methodology, or an ATS audit exercise, documented with the tools used and available to share on request.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your career center or professors often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach without duplicating effort.
Practice the recruiting coordinator intern screen out loud
The typical recruiting coordinator intern interview includes behavioral questions using the STAR format and scenario-based prompts on prioritizing candidate pipelines or handling scheduling conflicts. Practice responses out loud, walking an interviewer through your reasoning step by step, interviewers weight how you think as much as the final answer.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Larger employers in HR and talent acquisition run cohort or university recruiting programs specifically built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones aligned with your school or graduation timeline and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 44% of the recruiting coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take. Migrate Mate lets you filter by work type directly from the listings page.
Recruiting Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a recruiting coordinator internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A concrete portfolio artifact that works well for recruiting coordinator candidates is a documented mock hiring workflow or candidate-tracking project showing the tools you used. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a recruiting coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For recruiting coordinator interns, what actually drives it is performance on real requisitions, how well you integrate with the team, and whether headcount opens up after the internship. Position yourself by treating every assigned task as a permanent-hire audition without banking on the outcome.
When should I apply for recruiting coordinator internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, meaning postings for June start dates often close in October or November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to the start date, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single application season.
Are recruiting coordinator internships paid?
Most professional recruiting coordinator internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and individual listings show pay where the employer discloses it. Unpaid internships do exist, particularly at nonprofits or very small organizations, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should a recruiting coordinator internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects, for recruiting coordinator candidates, that means a mock hiring workflow, a candidate pipeline tracker, or an ATS audit exercise, with the tools you used and where to see the work. Add relevant coursework in HR, organizational behavior, or business communication, and keep everything to one page.
Are there remote recruiting coordinator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 56% of the recruiting coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide whether remote works for you, and filter by work type to surface those roles without sorting through positions you cannot take.
Can international students get recruiting coordinator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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