College Relations - Talent Acquisition Intern

at  Proofpoint

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
As a College Relations - Talent Acquisition Intern, you will assist the Talent Acquisition team in executing strategies to engage with colleges and universities, promoting our employer brand, and organizing recruitment events. You will gain hands-on experience in college recruiting, event planning, and relationship management while contributing to our talent acquisition goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support College Outreach: Assist in the development and implementation of outreach strategies to engage with college students and career services departments.
• Event Coordination: Help organize and coordinate campus recruitment events, career fairs, information sessions, and workshops.
• Marketing and Communications: Contribute to the creation of promotional materials and communications for college recruiting events and initiatives.
• Database Management: Maintain and update the database of college contacts, event attendees, and other relevant information.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on college recruitment trends, student preferences, and competitor activities to support strategy development.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support for the College Relations team, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and tracking project progress.
• Engagement and Networking: Assist in building and maintaining relationships with college career centers, faculty, and student organizations.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in college recruiting, talent acquisition, and relationship management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in recruitment, event planning, or a related internship is a plus but not required.

What We Offer:

• Practical experience in college relations and recruitment.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects and contribute to the company’s recruiting efforts.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Flexible work hours (if applicable) and the possibility of remote work.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and college representatives.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us

• Support College Outreach: Assist in the development and implementation of outreach strategies to engage with college students and career services departments.
• Event Coordination: Help organize and coordinate campus recruitment events, career fairs, information sessions, and workshops.
• Marketing and Communications: Contribute to the creation of promotional materials and communications for college recruiting events and initiatives.
• Database Management: Maintain and update the database of college contacts, event attendees, and other relevant information.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on college recruitment trends, student preferences, and competitor activities to support strategy development.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support for the College Relations team, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and tracking project progress.
• Engagement and Networking: Assist in building and maintaining relationships with college career centers, faculty, and student organizations