Recruitment Intern

NYSTRS; Albany (OR); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

NYSTRS is seeking a Recruitment Intern to assist the Recruitment and Recruitment Marketing teams with full cycle recruiting tasks in a hybrid work setting. You will learn to support candidate applications, scheduling, and communications while maintaining databases.

Under supervision, you will gain exposure to Career Fairs, social media campaigns, onboarding, and process improvement. Ideal for students in business, HR, or marketing programs seeking hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a full-time bachelor's or master's degree program with at least one semester remaining.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with Canva or similar graphic design tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with social media marketing concepts and platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Assist Recruitment with search committee kickoff meetings, candidate qualification, interview scheduling, and database maintenance.
• Support Recruitment Marketing with Career Fairs, strategic outreach, and marketing material creation.
• Aid HR team with new hire orientations and onboarding tasks.
• Analyze processes to identify efficiency improvements and provide research support.
• Collaborate on Handshake campaigns and social media posts, developing digital content and talent pipelines.
• Provide general departmental support; travel to local career fairs as needed.

Skills

Strong oral and written communications

Organizational, analytical, problem‑ol

Time management

Confidential information handling

Canva or graphic design tools

Marketing principles and social media

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication apps (phone, email, chat

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree program

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

All postings will close at 12:01am EST on the date indicated under posting end date.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must hold unrestricted work authorization. NYSTRS is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position now or in the future.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Associate, the Recruitment Intern will assist the Recruitment and Recruitment Marketing teams with various tasks and assignments. The incumbent will gain a thorough understanding of full cycle recruiting within a Human Resources department to successfully support an organization and its employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's or master's degree program with at least one semester remaining to complete all degree requirements following the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communications skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

• Demonstrated time management skills

• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

• Some experience using Canva or other graphic design tools

• Understanding marketing principles and standards using social media platforms

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

• Comfortability using various communication applications such as phone, email, and communication (messaging) platforms

Work Modality

Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future.

Job Duties

The Recruitment Intern will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Assist the Recruitment team with search committee kickoff meetings, candidate application qualification, interview scheduling, candidate correspondence, Talent Acquisition Software database maintenance, and other special projects as needed

• Assist the Recruitment Marketer with preparing for Career Fairs and other recruitment initiatives which includes strategic planning, outreach, creating marketing materials, and other special programs such as information sessions

• Assist the Human Resources team with new hire orientations and other onboarding tasks as needed

• Analyze current departmental processes for potential opportunities to increase efficiency and impact, offering suggestions and providing research to support your thought process

• Collaborate with our Recruitment Marketer on Handshake campaigns, social media posts, and other outreach opportunities. This includes creating digital content, written campaigns, and talent pipeline strategies

• Provide general assistance to the department as needed and perform other duties as assigned

• Minimal travel to local career fairs as necessary

Salary Grade

This is a non-graded position

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour

Job Type

Temporary

At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.