PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND JOB SUMMARY
The Primavera Foundation is co-creating pathways out of poverty through housing, workforce development, homeownership and financial education, and community building and engagement.
The Recruitment Intern supports the recruitment team by assisting in various tasks related to hiring and onboarding new employees. This role is designed to provide practical experience in recruitment processes, including resume screening, candidate communication, and interview coordination. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion. This position offers a valuable opportunity to develop recruitment skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by leadership):
- Strong customer focus with the ability to establish relationships quickly and effectively with hiring managers
- Efficiently review and screen a high volume of resumes to identify suitable candidates for various positions
- Participate in organizing and attending local job fairs and recruitment events to attract potential candidates.
- Employ a variety of effective recruitment techniques to source qualified candidates, including cold calls, resume mining, networking, and social media
- Provide weekly reports on open positions and recruiting progress
- Design recruitment material content with HR Manager
- Recruit, phone screen, and schedule interviews for pre-qualified candidates for hiring managers
- Handle sensitive candidate and employee data with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
- Adherence to and demonstration of Primavera’s guiding principles of integrity, respect, accountability, compassion, and leadership.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and candidate pipelines effectively
- Proficient in written and verbal communication; comfortable speaking with candidates and team members
- Comfortable using modern office software and digital communication platforms
- Willingness to adapt to changes within a dynamic department and company
- Meticulous in reviewing resumes and managing recruitment data
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 60-semester credits and currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resources, or a related field
- Results-oriented work ethic with a competitive drive
- Strong interest in recruitment and human resources
- Basic computer proficiency, particularly in MS Excel or Google Sheets
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable form of transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in a customer service or administrative role
- Prior experience working with low-income individuals and service programs
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
- Ability to work in a busy office environment with moderate noise levels, seated with intermittent standing, walking, bending, and stooping
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Visual acuity and hand dexterity to work with computer programs, documents, reports, and other data sources for reading, entering processing, and routing information
- Ability to work proficiently with basic office equipment, including various computers, printers, fax machines, and copiers/scanners.
(This job description is intended to indicate the basic nature of the position and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the job description perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.)
The Primavera Foundation is committed to a discrimination-free workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, pregnancy, mental or physical challenging condition, marital/family status, amnesty, political affiliation, status as a covered veteran, or other protected characteristic(s) in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Business management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)
- Working with homeless/low-income: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person