Talent Acquisition Intern (Summer 2027)

L.L.Bean Inc.; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend eligibility

On-site internship program

Job summary

LL.Bean is seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition Intern to join our HR team in Maine. You’ll learn from the Talent Acquisition group and act as the Social Coordinator for the 2027 Intern Class, supporting project roles and exposure to hiring processes across Corporate, Retail, and more.

You will assist in the full recruitment cycle, prepare reports, and coordinate internship activities while ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in HR, TA, or business administration.
• Strong interest in Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.
• Excellent communication with all management levels; strong time management and attention to detail.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Previous HR/recruitment internship or work experience is a plus.
• Passion for the outdoors and LL Bean’s values.
• Able to build partnerships and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the full recruitment cycle: resume screening and interview scheduling.
• Support recruitment reports and metrics preparation.
• Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team.
• Learn sourcing and recruitment tools to identify top talent.
• Partner with recruiters to review resumes and match needs.
• Build relationships with colleges and professional orgs to attract candidates.
• Coordinate internship activities and summer events.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Participate in end-of-summer project and present to Leadership.
• Cross-train to provide back-up to HR Management.

Skills

Communication with executives

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Recruitment interest

Education

4-year degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive. At L.L.Bean, we’re not just about selling gear; we’re about inspiring and enabling people to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hiking up a mountain of data, paddling through event planning, or navigating the trails of hiring top talent, you’ll find your place here as a summer intern. Lace up your boots, grab your backpack, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure like no other with L.L.Bean’s Summer Internship Program.

Participation in the 2027 Summer Internship Program requires working in person at one of our Maine office locations. This internship requires 32-36 hours per week, with in-office attendance Monday through Thursday. This Talent Acquisition Summer 2027 Internship position is typically 12 weeks in total and runs from May 17th to July 31st. All interns are expected to be on-site within commuting distance from Freeport, ME for the full program.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to join our HR team. As the Talent Acquisition intern, you’ll be learning from the team that warmly introduces candidates to L.L.Bean, and as the point of contact for all interns as the Social Coordinator of the 2027 Intern Class. This Talent Acquisition Intern & Intern Socialization Coordinator will assume responsibility in 2 key functions: Supporting the Talent Acquisition team to assume various project roles and exposure to hiring processes for Corporate, Retail, Distribution, Manufacturing, Facilities, College Recruiting, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the full recruitment cycle, including, resume screening, and interview scheduling to create a best-in-class candidate experience
• Help with the preparation of recruitment reports and metrics.
• Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team as needed.
• Leverage sourcing and recruitment tools to learn how to identify and recruit top talent
• Partner with recruiters to learn how to review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements
• Create and foster relationships with colleges and professional organizations to attract and engage students, alumni, and potential candidates
• Be the key point of contact and scheduler for the Internship Class to advise and coordinate key summer activities (outdoor activities, ice cream socials, etc.).
• Help facilitate meetings with Executives and other mandatory meetings for Interns to provide maximum exposure to all parts of the organization
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
• Participate in an end-of-summer group project with fellow interns to propose solutions to real scenarios to Leadership in a high-visibility presentation.
• Supports other duties as directed by the Talent Acquisition Manager or other HR Management by virtue of cross-training and providing back-up support as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a 4-year degree in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong long-term interest in Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.
• Excellent communication and comfort communicating with various levels of management and executives, established time management, high attention to detail, responsibility and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Previous internship, class or work experience in HR or recruitment is a plus.
• Passion for the outdoors and L.L.Bean’s core activities and values
• Capability to build strong partnerships, build connections and work collaboratively to achieve goals and foster a sense of belonging for this class
• Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm, curiosity, motivation and a positive attitude
• Comfort communicating with various levels of management and Executives

Housing Stipend Eligibility

Interns who do not have access to housing within 50 miles of the Freeport Headquarters may be eligible to receive a housing stipend. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to confirm eligibility and individual circumstances.

Health and Safety Requirement

Ensures compliance with the L.L.Bean Comprehensive Health and Safety program by knowing and following all safety guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations. Take immediate and appropriate action to rectify any unsafe conditions.

Compensation and Benefits

L.L.Bean uses a market-based compensation approach. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $20-$22 /hour. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and recharging outside are all part of the plan.

We believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging. Over a century ago, company founder Leon Leonwood Bean set out to make a boot to keep hunters’ feet warm and dry. Today, we continue to follow the trail he blazed, adding new paths to help more people discover the outdoors, whether it’s the thrill of sea kayaking, the quiet of early morning fishing or the pleasure of walking in your local park. Of course, we remain true to L.L.’s core values, and are committed to quality, service, and putting the outside, inside everything we make.

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.