Talent Acquisition Intern (Unpaid)

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

AthenaPsych is a New York State mental health-approved provider of community mental health services for children, adults, and families with behavioral and emotional challenges. We specialize in individual and group psychotherapy for clients with a focus on trauma-informed care. We are dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for all, especially individuals from underserved communities.

Here at Athena, we pride ourselves on hiring a diverse group of mental health clinicians and staff who are passionate and dedicated to improving our clients’ overall emotional well-being. We provide both in-person and telehealth services for our clients and offer a competitive compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff.

Are You a Good Fit For Us?

The Recruiting Intern supports the Talent Acquisition team in identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent for Athena. This role offers hands-on experience in the recruitment process, from posting job openings and sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and supporting onboarding. The intern will contribute to creating a positive candidate experience while learning best recruitment practices.

Duties and 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

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.

Working Conditions

This position will be located at the Manhattan office at 33 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023, Suite 600. This is a professional work environment where a computer, desk, chair, and office supplies will be provided onsite at each of our offices.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the role above.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak on the phone or computer throughout the day, stand and sit for an extended period of time and be able to write and answer emails in addition to carrying objects no greater than 25 pounds, when needed.

Direct Reports

This position has no direct reports.

Athena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note:

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform essential job functions.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.