Recruiting Intern — Launch Your Talent Acquisition Career

GCA; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

STD & LTD

Life & AD&D Insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

401k with company match

Employee referral program

Job summary

GCA is seeking a Recruiting Intern to assist with day-to-day recruiting activities across the organization in a government contracting environment. You will source, screen, coordinate interviews, and maintain candidate records, providing a professional candidate experience while learning essential talent acquisition skills.

The role offers exposure to talent acquisition and HR with opportunities to grow into future recruiting or HR roles.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; familiarity with ATS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidate sourcing, screening, and outreach for open positions
• Review resumes and identify qualified candidates based on job requirements
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Create, post, and manage job requisitions across job boards and social platforms
• Communicate directly with candidates throughout the full recruiting lifecycle
• Support recruiting events, career fairs, and employer branding initiatives as needed
• Document recruiting activities and follow established processes and procedures
• Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience at all stages of the hiring process

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Confidential handling

MS Office / Google Workspace

ATS familiarity

Help Desk / Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psychology/Communications

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

GCA is seeking a Recruiting Intern to assist with day-to-day recruiting activities across the organization in a government contracting environment. You will source, screen, coordinate interviews, and maintain candidate records, providing a professional candidate experience while learning essential talent acquisition skills.

The role offers exposure to talent acquisition and HR with opportunities to grow into future recruiting or HR roles.