Talent Acquisition Intern

UNKNOWN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff is seeking an intern in Goodhue, MN to support recruitment efforts for our automation, electric, energy, and power services teams. The role emphasizes sourcing passive candidates, coordinating with hiring managers, and maintaining candidate pipelines across industries.

The position, starting May 2027, requires pursuing a degree related to HR or business fields. Compensation ranges from $20 to $25 per hour, with opportunities to develop hands-on recruiting skills and contribute to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with hiring managers to identify each position’s requirements.
• Perform searches through social networks and portfolio sites to identify and interact with potential candidates.
• Contact past applicants for new job opportunities.
• Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals.
• Identify future hiring needs and proactively source potential hires.
• Measure and report on recruiting metrics such as source of hire and time-to-fill.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in HR, business administration, or communications

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you. This position will start May 2027.

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Partner closely with hiring managers to identify each position’s requirements.
• Perform searches through social networks and portfolio sites to identify and interact with potential candidates.
• Contact past applicants for new job opportunities.
• Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals.
• Identify future hiring needs and proactively source potential hires.
• Measure and report on recruiting metrics such as source of hire and time-to-fill.
• Communicate weekly updates to hiring managers regarding their active positions.
• Create pipelines of passive candidates through different networking avenues and community outreach.
• Conduct qualification interviews to identify interest and qualifications of candidates, document accordingly and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Promote our employer brand online and offline.
• Track candidate information in the ATS.
• Additional duties as assigned.

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• Ability to work in our Goodhue, MN location 5 days/week.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Report progress to the leadership team to help ensure intern tasks and projects are completed on time.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $20-25 per hour

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
• Must be capable of working in hot, cold, or wet conditions
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of digging and back-filling trenches

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

• EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.