Talent Acquisition Specialist Internships
Talent acquisition specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on recruiting project experience, mentorship from working talent acquisition professionals, 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.
Talent Acquisition Specialist Internship Market
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- Investment & Asset Management
Tips for Your Talent Acquisition Specialist Internship Search
Apply before the fall recruiting wave closes
Large employers in tech, finance, and professional services open summer talent acquisition specialist internship applications as early as August and close them before winter. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check listings throughout the year rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build recruiting proof before your first application
Hiring teams for talent acquisition specialist interns expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to evaluate. Document a sourcing strategy, design a mock candidate scorecard, or write up a recruiting process improvement from a class project. Name the tools you used, such as an applicant tracking system you practiced in coursework, and make the work accessible.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured talent acquisition specialist programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Career center staff and professors in HR or organizational behavior frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the talent acquisition specialist intern screen before you apply
Talent acquisition specialist intern interviews typically include behavioral questions using the STAR format, a case scenario around sourcing or candidate evaluation, and sometimes a short role-play of a recruiter-candidate conversation. Practice out loud and explain your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through a hiring problem as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured recruiting programs at larger employers
Many large companies run formal HR or talent acquisition rotational internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These cohorts offer structured mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and clearer return-offer processes than informal placements. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the programs that fit your graduation timeline and apply in the first wave of applications.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 44% of the talent acquisition specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, including relocation if on-site roles outside your city are in scope, before you open individual listings. Filtering by location and work type first means you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Talent Acquisition Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a talent acquisition specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A concrete portfolio artifact, such as a sourcing strategy writeup, a mock candidate pipeline, or a recruiting process analysis, gives recruiters something tangible to assess. Pair direct applications to companies running open cohorts with campus career fairs, where talent acquisition recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a talent acquisition specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for talent acquisition specialist interns is consistent performance on real recruiting work, available headcount on the team at offer time, and understanding the return-offer timeline early enough to position yourself. Treat the internship as an audition worth taking seriously while keeping other opportunities open.
When should I apply for talent acquisition specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, especially in tech, finance, and professional services, recruit summer intern cohorts the preceding fall, so applications open in August through October. 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 window.
Are talent acquisition specialist internships paid?
Most professional talent acquisition specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and employers who disclose pay will show it directly on the listing. Unpaid internships exist but are increasingly rare at established employers. Filter by disclosed compensation where the option is available to focus your search.
What should a talent acquisition specialist internship resume include?
Lead with two or three documented projects rather than work history, naming the tools you used and linking to the work where possible, such as a sourcing research writeup, a mock job description with scoring rubric, or a recruiting workflow you designed for a class project. Add relevant coursework in human resources, organizational behavior, or business. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote talent acquisition specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 56% of the talent acquisition specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply as soon as you find a role that fits. Use the work-type filter to surface only the format you can commit to before you start reviewing individual postings.
Can international students get talent acquisition specialist 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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