Student Recruiter Internships
Student recruiter internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on experience running outreach campaigns and screening candidates, mentorship from working recruiters, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. {{top_industries_phrase}} lead in internship volume, with Amazon, McKee Family Dental, and Stormont Vail Health among the employers posting roles now.
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Position Status:
Part timeShift:
Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)Hours per week:
8
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The Health Care Student Intern is an introductory position for students interested in exploring a career in Health Care. Under the direction and guidance of a manager or supervisor assigned in each department and in collaboration with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Stormont Vail Health Career Counselor, the intern supports Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) activities, community outreach efforts, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of community health information across Shawnee and Geary Counties. This position offers exposure to population health improvement, community partnerships, and healthcare operations healthcare careers while developing professional skills through meaningful project participation. Job duties may vary by department throughout the rotation. This position may be required to be on-site, hybrid or remote depending on the departmental needs.
Education Qualifications
- Enrolled in a local school program Required
- Undergraduate or Masters program enrollment with major in health, biology, public health, or communications Preferred
What you will do
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient and visitor information.
- Keeps work area clean and well organized.
- Communicates pertinent information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Attends or completes any/all orientation and training assigned.
- Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers and team members.
- Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the organization.
- Assists the Community Health Engagement team with planning, preparation, and dissemination activities related to Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) in Shawnee and Geary Counties.
- Supports collection, organization, and review of community health data, community resources, and stakeholder information under the supervision of department staff.
- Participates in community meetings, coalition meetings, focus groups, health fairs, and outreach activities to gain experience in community engagement and public health practices.
- Assists with documenting meeting notes, organizing project files, updating contact lists, and tracking community engagement activities.
- Demonstrates professionalism and develops positive working relationships with team members, community partners, and community members.
- Participate in staff/team meetings as requested.
- Adhere to all Stormont Vail policies.
- Assists with event preparation, logistics, registration, and outreach efforts for community engagement activities.
- Shadows Community Health Engagement staff and other healthcare professionals to gain exposure to healthcare administration, community benefit, public health, and community partnerships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
- Hybrid
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Working Conditions
- Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Position Status:
Part timeShift:
Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)Hours per week:
8
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The Health Care Student Intern is an introductory position for students interested in exploring a career in Health Care. Under the direction and guidance of a manager or supervisor assigned in each department and in collaboration with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Stormont Vail Health Career Counselor, the intern supports Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) activities, community outreach efforts, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of community health information across Shawnee and Geary Counties. This position offers exposure to population health improvement, community partnerships, and healthcare operations healthcare careers while developing professional skills through meaningful project participation. Job duties may vary by department throughout the rotation. This position may be required to be on-site, hybrid or remote depending on the departmental needs.
Education Qualifications
- Enrolled in a local school program Required
- Undergraduate or Masters program enrollment with major in health, biology, public health, or communications Preferred
What you will do
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient and visitor information.
- Keeps work area clean and well organized.
- Communicates pertinent information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Attends or completes any/all orientation and training assigned.
- Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers and team members.
- Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the organization.
- Assists the Community Health Engagement team with planning, preparation, and dissemination activities related to Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) in Shawnee and Geary Counties.
- Supports collection, organization, and review of community health data, community resources, and stakeholder information under the supervision of department staff.
- Participates in community meetings, coalition meetings, focus groups, health fairs, and outreach activities to gain experience in community engagement and public health practices.
- Assists with documenting meeting notes, organizing project files, updating contact lists, and tracking community engagement activities.
- Demonstrates professionalism and develops positive working relationships with team members, community partners, and community members.
- Participate in staff/team meetings as requested.
- Adhere to all Stormont Vail policies.
- Assists with event preparation, logistics, registration, and outreach efforts for community engagement activities.
- Shadows Community Health Engagement staff and other healthcare professionals to gain exposure to healthcare administration, community benefit, public health, and community partnerships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
- Hybrid
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Working Conditions
- Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Student Recruiter Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Amazon12
- McKee Family Dental1M
- Stormont Vail Health1
Tips for Your Student Recruiter Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers recruit summer student recruiter interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings surface year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for one hiring season to begin.
Build proof before you need it
Student recruiter intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your projects carry the most weight. Document a sourcing exercise, a mock candidate pipeline, or a talent-mapping case study with the tools you used and how to view the output. That artifact gives reviewers something concrete to evaluate when your resume is otherwise thin.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured recruiting programs tied to your university, and career center staff 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 and catches openings that never appear at a fair.
Practice the actual student recruiter intern screen out loud
Student recruiter intern interviews typically involve behavioral questions about organization, communication, and handling competing priorities, plus situational prompts about candidate interactions. Practice answering out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a scenario as much as the conclusion you reach.
Target structured internship programs built for newcomers
Many larger employers run cohort-based or rotational recruiting programs designed specifically for people new to the talent acquisition function. These programs offer structured training, manager pairing, and clearer conversion timelines than individual internships. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the student recruiter internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take.
Student Recruiter Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a student recruiter internship?
Lead with coursework, class projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For student recruiter candidates, a documented sourcing project or mock recruiting campaign gives reviewers something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a student recruiter internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For student recruiter interns, what drives it most is the quality of your actual work, whether the team has open headcount, and how early you signal interest before the return-offer window closes. Position for one by performing well and communicating intent, without counting on it.
When should I apply for student recruiter internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest shot at available roles.
Are student recruiter internships paid?
Most professional student recruiter internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are less common at established organizations and rarer still in corporate recruiting functions, though they do appear at some nonprofits and startups.
What should a student recruiter internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used and where the work can be reviewed, such as a sourcing analysis, a candidate pipeline case study, or a talent-mapping exercise you can walk through. Add relevant coursework in HR, organizational psychology, or communications, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote student recruiter internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the student recruiter internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get student recruiter 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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