(#4891079008) Recruiting Intern

Please note that this role is a 100% on-site role located in our corporate office in Kentwood, MI.

We’re looking for a Recruiting Intern who’s excited about connecting with people, building relationships, and learning the ins and outs of talent acquisition. This is a hands-on role where you’ll represent our company both online and in person, gaining valuable experience in recruiting, employer branding, and candidate experience. Think of it as a mix between recruiter-in-training and campus ambassador. This role would be perfect for someone interested in a future career in HR, recruiting, or marketing. This isn’t just a behind-the-scenes internship, you’ll be a visible, impactful part of our recruiting team, helping us find and connect with the best local talent while building FWF's presence on college campuses.

What You’ll do:

• Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, Handshake, and Indeed to build strong talent pipelines.
• Review resumes and assist with identifying qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial phone screens and provide interview feedback to the recruiting team.
• Assist with career fair prep including packing/unpacking, scheduling, coordinating team members, and more.
• Represent FWF at career fairs, networking events, classroom presentations, and other campus recruiting opportunities.
• Help grow FWF's presence on campus by building relationships with student organizations, professors, career services, and classmates.
• Share internship and full-time opportunities through campus organizations, student groups, and other appropriate channels.
• Research campus events, networking opportunities, and partnerships that could help strengthen our university recruiting efforts.
• Schedule interviews and final rounds with candidates.
• Collect and organize resumes and send follow-up emails.
• Occasionally partner with the marketing team on recruiting content and tactics (think social content, event coverage, and employer branding ideas).
• Jump in on special projects that make the candidate experience memorable and fun.

What we’re looking for:

• A self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently.
• An outgoing, approachable, and people-oriented person who enjoys meeting new people and building relationships.
• Someone who is involved on campus or excited to become involved through student organizations and networking opportunities.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Must be able to work on-site in Kentwood, MI with occasional paid in-state travel to career fairs and campus events.
• Reliable transportation to work required.
• Ability to work 15-20 hours per week (we'll work around your class schedule).

What you’ll gain:

• Real-world recruiting experience, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
• An understanding of the recruiting lifecycle from beginning to end.
• Experience representing and growing an employer brand on college campuses.
• Exposure to applicant tracking systems.
• Hands-on learning in employer branding and recruitment marketing.
• Opportunities to build professional relationships with university partners, student leaders, and local professionals.
• Mentorship from experienced recruiters and marketers who want to see you succeed.
• A resume-building internship that sets you up for a career in recruiting, HR, talent acquisition, or employer branding.
• Provided FWF apparel upon your start date.
• Access to all in-office amenities and company events.
• First-hand experience with university and corporate partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous sales experience, as you'll primarily be recruiting for sales roles.
• Involvement in student organizations or campus leadership.
• Previous customer-facing or networking experience.
• Interest in talent acquisition, recruiting, or employer branding.