Fall 2023 - Diversity Programs Recruiting Intern

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Diversity Programs Recruiting Intern, you will work on exciting and creative projects to support Amtrak in its efforts to hire top talent from diverse backgrounds. You will learn recruiting fundamentals, engage with candidates, collaborate with partners, sharpen your project management skills, and attend virtual and/or in-person events as a representative of the company. In addition to role-specific duties, all interns participate in robust programming which includes professional development activities, cross-functional projects, exposure to senior leaders, networking events, and site tours. The goal of these activities is to help you envision the many exciting opportunities that are ahead of you as you build your career with Amtrak.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with other teams (Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Marketing, Diversity Inclusion & Belonging, Workforce Analytics) to assist with recruitment processes and strategies

• Conduct research on diversity recruiting best practices and present recommendations

• Learn the full recruitment lifecycle, from creating a requisition to onboarding a new hire

• Gain experience in screening applicants, coordinating and conducting interviews, and influencing selection decisions 

• Communicate effectively to strengthen relationships with external partners (e.g. professional organizations) and internal stakeholders (e.g. Employee Resource Groups)

• Assist with process improvements and development of future-oriented recruiting tactics 

• Support teammates as needed to make progress toward organizational goals 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communication, Psychology, Marketing or other relevant field at an accredited educational institution 

• Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed at minimum

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

25 HOUR MINIMUM

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail-oriented, multi-tasking, problem-solver with excellent customer service skills and the ability to take initiative when working independently

• Passionate about diversity, equity, & inclusion – prior coursework or experience a plus.

• Preferably near an Amtrak site; open to fully remote/Hybrid (for travel) candidates in EST or CST time zones 

• Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds only apply to jobs when they meet 100% of the requirements vs. their majority counterparts, who often apply if they meet only 60% of the requirements. If you are interested in this role but don’t meet every requirement, we would still love to hear how you can leverage your unique talents at Amtrak.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $17.50 per hour - $35.00 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc. In addition paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.

Please be advised that the Fall 2023 internship program will run from OCT - MAY (full academic year).