Talent Acquisition Intern (Onsite NYC)

Athena; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena is seeking a Recruiting Intern to support the Talent Acquisition team in identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent for our Manhattan location. You will help post openings, source candidates, and coordinate interviews while contributing to a positive candidate experience.

The role offers hands-on recruitment exposure, onboarding support, and exposure to AI-assisted screening tools. A 6–12 month commitment is expected, with some duties performed onsite at our New York offices.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in recruitment, HR, and talent management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• 6 - 12 month commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with posting job openings across various job boards, social media channels, and internal platforms.
• Support the sourcing process by researching and identifying potential candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and other databases.
• Screen resumes and forward qualified candidates to recruiters or hiring managers.
• Help coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Participate in candidate communication, including sending confirmation emails and follow-ups.
• Assist in maintaining and updating applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment spreadsheets.
• Assist with background verification as needed.
• Support new hire onboarding processes, including preparing offer letters and welcome materials.
• Assist with recruitment marketing initiatives to enhance employer branding.
• Provide other administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Spanish (preferred)

Google Workspace

Education

Pursuing degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

ATS familiarity

LinkedIn sourcing

Job description

Athena is seeking a Recruiting Intern to support the Talent Acquisition team in identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent for our Manhattan location. You will help post openings, source candidates, and coordinate interviews while contributing to a positive candidate experience.

The role offers hands-on recruitment exposure, onboarding support, and exposure to AI-assisted screening tools. A 6–12 month commitment is expected, with some duties performed onsite at our New York offices.