Talent Acquisition Intern – East Orange, NJ | Hybrid & Part Time

1. Demonstrates cultural competence through an awareness of and sensitivity towards Agency’s clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics i.e. is flexible in presentation of profession self, has the ability to “connect” with diverse populations, and has the skills to integrate culture throughout the clinical process with respect to race, color, creed, religion, gender, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, appearance, mental and/or physical capability, etc. (*Culture is defined as membership in a group that has shared values, experiences and beliefs.)
2. Is committed to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child and believes in the capacity of people to grow and change.
3. Works from a strengths-based perspective.
4. Understands and works well with other service systems (i.e.; child protective, juvenile justice, division on aging, probation and parole), maximizes resources to assist client.
5. Recognizes that consumers come first and respond to consumers appropriately.
6. Knows and adheres to all FC Policies and Procedures, participates in either the QA Committee or a Subcommittee and/or keeps abreast of and adheres to QA policies and procedures.

• Assist with candidate communications throughout the recruiting process.
• Monitor and respond to recruiting-related emails using provided guidance and templates.
• Review applications and assist with organizing candidate information within the recruiting platform.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and update applicant statuses within the ATS.
• Assist with posting and maintaining open positions.
• Conduct basic candidate searches and recruitment research as assigned.
• Provide administrative support related to recruiting projects, reports, documentation, and hiring initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, hiring managers, and other internal stakeholders.
• Follow established processes while recognizing when questions or concerns should be escalated.
• Support additional Talent Acquisition and administrative projects as needed when onboarding hires.

• Strong written communication skills and professional email etiquette.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Confidence working independently after receiving instructions and training.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize assignments, and follow through on responsibilities.
• Comfort learning and navigating online platforms and technology.
• Strong judgment when handling professional and confidential information.
• A positive, professional, and service-oriented approach when communicating with candidates.
• An interest in recruiting, Human Resources, business, or professional services.

• Independent. You are comfortable receiving an assignment, asking appropriate questions, and taking ownership of completing it.
• Responsive. You understand that recruiting moves quickly and timely communication matters.
• Organized. You can keep track of candidate communications, assignments, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
• Professional. You understand that every email and interaction contributes to the candidate experience.
• Resourceful. You are willing to learn, problem-solve, and use the tools and instructions provided to successfully complete your work.
• Reliable. You follow through on commitments and communicate proactively when assistance is needed.

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Candidate communication and engagement
• Interview coordination
• Recruiting administration
• Candidate sourcing and screening
• Professional email communication
• Recruitment workflow management
• Exposure to full-cycle recruiting processes

Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.

Family Connections participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible for full‑time employment on a W‑2 basis. This role must be performed in a manner that is fully compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those of the State of New Jersey. C2C, 1099, or other non‑W‑2 arrangements are not eligible for consideration.

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