Job description

Overview

“We will go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand.”

- Ballington & Maud Booth, Founders

Volunteers of America (VOA) is a faith-based, nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. The VOA network includes more than 16,000 full-time professionals empowering 1.5 million people annually through our 29 affiliates in 46 states. We provide hundreds of service programs, including those for seniors and people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and those recovering from addiction. VOA is one of the nation’s most comprehensive human services charities, offering programs for communities, individuals and families.

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is a subsidiary of VOA that oversees Senior Healthcare and Affordable Housing nationwide. In addition to helping older adults achieve their highest levels of health and independence in our senior living and care communities, VOANS is dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.

VOANS is seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant Intern to play a key role in supporting the Talent Acquisition department. The selected candidate will will be an integral part of the Talent Acquisition department by supporting recruitment initiatives and providing administrative support via collaboration on filling challenging roles and exploring innovative ways to enhance outreach through social media platforms. The ideal candidate will be an adaptable, self-driven, self-starter ready to dive into challenges with enthusiasm. Ideal candidates will also have excellent writing and communication skills, good time management, strong attention to detail, ability to stay on task and a willingness to learn new areas.

This position extends the opportunity for part-time hours (up to 29 hours per week)

and full-time hours (up to 40 hours per week)

This position is fully Remote

The internship is unpaid, however, a stipend is provided

Primary Responsibilities:

Create Impact: Assist in drafting, publishing and maintaining job advertisements across multiple platforms
Dive into Sourcing: Support candidate sourcing efforts by leveraging online databases, social media channels and recruitment platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates for various roles
Support the team: Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Director and team to support recruitment initiatives and provide assistance as needed
Be a part of Events: Help coordinate and participate in career fairs, recruitment events and campus visits to engage and attract top talent
Collaborate & Grow: Work on meaningful projects, share your ideas and learn from industry experts while building valuable professional skills

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge and skills in recruitment, hiring, & social media
Passion for making the world a better place
Commitment to inclusive and collaborative team culture
Strong written, interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to meet deadlines on projects and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, stay organized and meet deadlines

Qualifications:

Physical Capabilities:

Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
This position will take place primarily in an office setting

Other Duties:

Please note that this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

Applicants seeking a degree in Human Resources, Communications or related Business Administration field are encouraged to apply
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

VOANS is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Volunteers of America National Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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