People & Culture Summer Intern 2025 – Talent Acquisition Development

Job Description

People & Culture Fall Intern 2026 | Innocence Project

The Tone:
This is a paid internship at the Innocence Project, located in a hybrid setup in New York, NY. The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. This role is vital for supporting talent acquisition and development initiatives within the People and Culture department, ensuring a high-performance and equity-focused workforce. The intern will play a crucial role in building talent pipelines, streamlining candidate communication, and enhancing internal HR processes, directly contributing to the organization’s mission-critical work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (10-week, 16 hours/week, beginning September 2026)
• Location: Hybrid, New York, NY
• Pay: $19.00–$21.00 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Recruitment Manager and works with other People & Culture team members.
• Mission: Supports talent acquisition, development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a high-performing and equitable work culture.
• Tech Stack: Workable (ATS), Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), LinkedIn Recruiter.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Talent Sourcing: Identify and engage with various external organizations, including bar associations and universities, to build and diversify the talent pipeline.
• Recruitment Operations: Manage job postings on the ATS (Workable) and external job boards, coordinate career fair logistics, and support targeted candidate outreach using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Candidate Experience: Maintain consistent communication with candidates, provide timeline updates, and coordinate interview schedules with hiring teams to ensure a high-touch, transparent experience.
• Learning & Development Support: Organize logistics for employee training sessions and workshops, assist in developing and updating training materials, and support a job description audit for consistency with organizational values.
• Process Improvement: Research systems and tools for ongoing communication campaigns to cultivate future talent pipelines and contribute fresh ideas for enhancing People & Culture processes and overall HR functions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or a related field. Possesses a basic understanding of recruitment best practices and principles.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required; essential skills include proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and adhere to timelines with meticulous attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring empathetic and clear candidate interactions. Proven problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Bonus: Previous internship or work experience in Human Resources. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or client relationship management systems (CRM).