Summer 2026 Intern - Talent Attraction Optimization

About the job
Description  Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and people-focused Talent Attraction Optimization 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
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.