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 Technology & Software, Law & Legal Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with TikTok, JD, and Bombardier among the employers posting roles now.
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Job Overview
The Hubbell Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.
The Talent Acquisition Intern will partner with Talent Acquisition (TA) and HR stakeholders to develop a TA Acquisition Playbook: a scalable reference guide for integrating newly acquired businesses into Hubbell’s recruiting processes.
The playbook will provide a clear roadmap and share available resources in order to support a consistent approach to future acquisition integrations.
This internship offers a student interested in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, project management, process improvement, or organizational change hands-on experience creating a resource with long-term business impact.
A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
- Applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences.
- Working on comprehensive, value-added projects.
- Working in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.
- Developing technical skills specific to your major.
- Providing opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Providing a presentation to the local management team at the end of the program.
- Gaining knowledge of the industry as it pertains to the Hubbell business location.
- Gaining experience in planning and organizational skills.
- Working on challenging robust projects that will provide practical experience.
- Assisting with process improvement.
- Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and working independently with minimal supervision.
- Providing support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Enrollment in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree related to the internship (required)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (required)
- Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
- Familiarity with relevant software and systems.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Unified Business Solutions
Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
Job Overview
The Hubbell Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.
The Talent Acquisition Intern will partner with Talent Acquisition (TA) and HR stakeholders to develop a TA Acquisition Playbook: a scalable reference guide for integrating newly acquired businesses into Hubbell’s recruiting processes.
The playbook will provide a clear roadmap and share available resources in order to support a consistent approach to future acquisition integrations.
This internship offers a student interested in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, project management, process improvement, or organizational change hands-on experience creating a resource with long-term business impact.
A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
- Applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences.
- Working on comprehensive, value-added projects.
- Working in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.
- Developing technical skills specific to your major.
- Providing opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Providing a presentation to the local management team at the end of the program.
- Gaining knowledge of the industry as it pertains to the Hubbell business location.
- Gaining experience in planning and organizational skills.
- Working on challenging robust projects that will provide practical experience.
- Assisting with process improvement.
- Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and working independently with minimal supervision.
- Providing support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Enrollment in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree related to the internship (required)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (required)
- Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
- Familiarity with relevant software and systems.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Unified Business Solutions
Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
Recruiting Coordinator Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- TikTok19
- JD2
- Bombardier2
- Kirkland & Ellis2
- Republic Airways2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Law & Legal Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
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 65% 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 35% 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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