Talent Acquisition Project Intern (E-Commerce) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Ellis Technologies, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Housing allowance (if not 100% remote)

Job summary

Ellis Technologies, Inc. in San Jose is looking for a Talent Acquisition Project Intern for the 2026 Summer. The intern will support hiring managers, develop sourcing strategies, and engage passive candidates while learning about recruitment in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, possesses strong communication skills, and is highly motivated. This full-time internship offers an hourly rate of $25 and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• High motivation to learn about recruitment in a fast-paced environment.
• Must commit to a 6-month full-time work during 2026 Summer.

Responsibilities

• Support hiring managers to understand technical requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through various channels.
• Refine sourcing processes and tools to improve efficiency.
• Support talent acquisition projects and organize hiring events.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Motivation to learn

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Social media platforms

Job description

Talent Acquisition Project Intern (E-Commerce) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Location: San Jose

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A22141B

Responsibilities

• Support hiring managers and recruiters across both English and Mandarin-speaking regions to understand technical requirements, learn how to define candidate profiles, and help calibrate talent needs.
• Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of top-tier technical talent for critical roles under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Learn to identify and engage passive candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other technical communities.
• Participate in refining our sourcing processes and tools to help boost efficiency, candidate quality, and the overall effectiveness of our hiring funnel.
• Support various talent acquisition projects, such as organizing virtual hiring events, gathering data for market intelligence reports, and assisting with diversity-focused sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in learning how to craft compelling outreach.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• High motivation to learn about technical and non-technical recruitment in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to commit to a 6‑month full‑time work period during 2026 Summer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting.
• Familiarity with or a strong interest in learning sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, or technical forums.
• An interest in the tech industry, specifically regarding roles in Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
• A data‑driven mindset, with a willingness to learn how to use metrics to inform sourcing strategies.

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25- $25.

Benefits

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.