Part Time Business Intern

Apex Placement & Consulting; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Placement & Consulting is seeking a Part-Time Business Intern in the Metro Detroit area who is pursuing a degree in business, marketing, sales, or human resources. This role provides hands-on experience across recruiting, sales, marketing and general operations.

The position is onsite in one of our Metro Detroit offices with evening and weekend hours to fit around class schedules, offering training and real-world exposure to hiring, client outreach, and business operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in business, marketing, sales, HR or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort making outbound calls and engaging with diverse people.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Connect with candidates and assist with recruiting activities.
• Call current and prospective clients for follow-up and outreach.
• Support sales and business development initiatives.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and community engagement.
• Help with job postings, admin projects and general operations.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Service

Dependability

Education

Pursuing degree in business/related field

Job description

Looking for flexible evening and weekend work that fits around your class schedule?

Apex is growing and seeking a Part-Time Business Intern who is currently pursuing a degree in business, marketing, sales, human resources, or a related field.

This role will provide hands-on experience across several areas of the business, including:

• Connecting with candidates and assisting with recruiting activities
• Calling current and prospective clients for follow-up and outreach
• Supporting sales and business development initiatives
• Assisting with marketing campaigns and community engagement
• Helping with job postings, administrative projects, and general business operations

Flexible evening and weekend hours are available to accommodate school schedules. This is a great opportunity for a college student, intern, or co-op student to gain real-world experience, build professional communication skills, and develop a strong understanding of recruiting, sales, marketing, and business operations.

Apply today or share this opportunity with a student who would be a great fit!

What’s in It for You

• A consistent part-time evening schedule
• Some flexibility based on school schedules and availability
• Hands-on experience in recruiting and human resources
• Training and support from an experienced recruiting team
• An opportunity to strengthen your communication, interviewing and candidate-engagement skills
• A collaborative, people-focused work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference for job seekers

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Make outbound calls to candidates regarding available job opportunities
• Connect with candidates by phone, text and email
• Conduct brief phone screens to learn about candidates’ experience, availability and job preferences
• Explain job responsibilities, schedules, pay rates and hiring requirements
• Match qualified candidates with appropriate openings
• Schedule interviews, orientations and other hiring steps
• Document candidate conversations and update information in our applicant tracking system
• Follow up with interested candidates and keep them engaged throughout the hiring process
• Provide a friendly, professional and positive candidate experience

What We’re Looking For

• At least two years of experience in customer service, call center, telemarketing, staffing or another phone-focused position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence making outbound calls and speaking with a wide variety of people
• A friendly, professional and engaging personality
• Dependability and the ability to work independently
• Good organization and attention to detail
• Comfort using computers, email and basic office technology
• Previous recruiting or staffing experience is helpful but not required

Schedule and Work Location

This is an onsite, part-time position. Candidates must be comfortable working from one of our Metro Detroit offices in Clawson, Detroit or Mt. Clemens.

Our primary coverage needs are:

• Monday–Friday from 4:00–9:00 p.m.
• Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Apex Placement & Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.