Talent Acquisition Intern - Summer 2025

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to join our Talent and Organization Development team. As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will support the recruitment process, help enhance the candidate experience, and contribute to attracting top talent to our organization. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while working on meaningful projects that impact the company’s mission.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in identifying potential candidates through online platforms, job boards, and databases
• Create and execute Boolean search strings to identify passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communications
• Coordinate travel arrangements for candidates (if applicable)
• Support onboarding initiatives and ensure all documentation is completed accurately
• Post and maintain job descriptions on multiple platforms
• Assist in managing the company’s careers page and social media recruitment efforts
• Help enhance Kairos Power’s employer brand through targeted campaigns and initiatives
• Track and update recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, candidate pipeline health, and sourcing effectiveness
• Generate reports to provide insights into the effectiveness of recruitment strategies
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Review CRM prospects and classify them into functional prospect pools 
• Assist with compliance requirements, ensuring data privacy and legal standards are upheld
• Participate in talent acquisition initiatives, such as university recruitment, diversity hiring, or process improvement projects
• Contribute to the planning and execution of recruitment events (career fairs, info sessions, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Passion for recruitment and an interest in the clean energy or technology industry
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with ATS tools is a plus
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and learning
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge

Physical Conditions 

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions 

• General office environment
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE 

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

The hourly pay for this position is $25 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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