Recruiting Operations Intern

For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

About The Role

We’re looking for a organized and resourceful part time Recruiting Operations Intern to assist with special projects and recruiting coordination. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in talent acquisition and to work closely with our People Resources Team on various initiatives.

This is a part time remote role that will be 20 hours per week for 6 months with the possibility of an extension.

What You’ll Do

• Assist recruiters with candidate communication, scheduling and creating an excellent candidate experience

Assist With Recruiting Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers and interview teams
• Maintain and update candidate information in our applicant tracking system – Lever
• Communicate with candidates to provide updates on their application status

Support Special Projects

• Participate in projects aimed at improving our recruiting processes and candidate experience
• Assist with the development and implementation of new recruiting strategies and initiatives
• Conduct research on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition

Administrative Support

• Help prepare recruiting materials and presentations
• Organize and maintain recruiting files and documents
• Provide general administrative support to the People Resources team as needed

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with applicant tracking systems is a plus, Lever preferred
• A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges

$18 – $21 an hour

CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. Pay for this role will typically be from $18-$21 per hour as we determine pay based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job.

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn’t perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.