Summer 2026 Intern - Talent Attraction

Own Company

Own Company

People & HR

San Francisco, CA, USA

Posted on May 1, 2026

Description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and people-focused Talent Attraction Intern to join our Futureforce AMER Talent Attraction team. This role offers hands-on experience supporting early talent recruiting efforts, candidate engagement, and sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about connecting people to opportunities, comfortable engaging with candidates and cross-functional partners, and eager to learn the university and early talent recruiting landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Support: Assist in identifying and engaging prospective candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, campus platforms, and talent databases. Help maintain and organize candidate pipelines in our applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Campus & Event Recruiting Support: Support the coordination and planning of virtual and in-person recruiting events, career fairs, and campus engagement activities. Help prepare materials, manage logistics, and track event outcomes.
  • Candidate Experience & Engagement: Assist in crafting outreach messages, follow-up communications, and candidate-facing content that reflects our employer brand. Help ensure a positive, responsive experience for candidates throughout the recruiting process.
  • Recruiting Operations & Coordination: Support tracking of candidate activity across open requisitions. Assist with maintaining accurate records and data hygiene in recruiting systems.
  • Data & Reporting Assistance: Help collect and organize recruiting metrics such as application volumes, source effectiveness, and pipeline health. Support the creation of basic reports to inform team decision-making.
  • Master TAM & Research: Conduct deep-dive curriculum and Total Addressable Market (TAM) research to shape long-term workforce planning and educational pipeline strategies.
  • Drive Agentic Efficiency: Audit existing recruiting workflows to identify high-impact opportunities for automation and AI-driven process gains.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with university relations, programs, and hiring teams to support seamless recruiting workflows and consistent communication.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a focus on Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field (Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 Grad)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Interest in talent acquisition, early talent programs, employer branding, or HR
  • Basic proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Slack
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Demonstrated AI fluency with hands-on experience using AI tools and automation platforms to streamline tasks, improve workflows, and drive efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to recruiting technologies such as Salesforce, Workday, GoodTime and familiarity with LinkedIn or other campus recruiting platforms, such as Handshake
  • Interest in candidate experience, sourcing strategies, and university recruiting
  • Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a high-impact, globally focused talent team

This Role Is For You If...

  • You love people and get excited about connecting candidates to opportunities
  • You're curious about how recruiting works — from sourcing to offer
  • You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and can juggle multiple priorities
  • You're an effective communicator — both in writing and in person
  • You're passionate about candidate experience and want to make every interaction count
  • You have a knack for organization and data hygiene (you actually enjoy a clean spreadsheet)
  • You're eager to learn AI and automation tools and apply them to real recruiting workflows
  • You want hands-on experience that goes beyond busy work — you're ready to make a real impact

Internship Dates

Summer 2026 Internship Dates:

  • GROUP 2: June 1 – Aug 21st
  • GROUP 3: June 15 – Sep 4th

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. This posting will close on May 6th.

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.