Talent Acquisition Intern (Unpaid) at Athena (New York, NY)Talent Acquisition Intern (Unpaid)

AthenaPsych is a New York State mental health-approved provider of community mental health services for children, adults, and families with behavioral and emotional challenges. We specialize in individual and group psychotherapy for clients with a focus on trauma-informed care. We are dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for all, especially individuals from underserved communities. Here at Athena, we pride ourselves on hiring a diverse group of mental health clinicians and staff who are passionate and dedicated to improving our clients’ overall emotional well-being. We provide both in-person and telehealth services for our clients and offer a competitive compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff.

Are You a Good Fit For Us? The Recruiting Intern supports the Talent Acquisition team in identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent for Athena. This role offers hands-on experience in the recruitment process, from posting job openings and sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and supporting onboarding. The intern will contribute to creating a positive candidate experience while learning best recruitment practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with posting job openings across various job boards, social media channels, and internal platforms.
• Support the sourcing process by researching and identifying potential candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and other databases.
• Screen resumes and forward qualified candidates to recruiters or hiring managers.
• Help coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Participate in candidate communication, including sending confirmation emails and follow-ups.
• Assist in maintaining and updating applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment spreadsheets.
• Assist with background verification as needed.
• Support new hire onboarding processes, including preparing offer letters and welcome materials.
• Assist with recruitment marketing initiatives to enhance employer branding.
• Provide other administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in recruitment, HR, and talent management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• 6 - 12 month commitment.