Talent Acquisition Intern (Unpaid)

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.**