About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship for Summer 2027. You will learn how our local operations run by focusing on recruiting, account management, and field support. The role has a heavy emphasis on sales. You will interact with our employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion of the program may lead to a full-time job offer in our Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions online to grow our candidate pool.
- Review resumes and choose qualified candidates for interviews.
- Schedule interviews for recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Keep records updated in our applicant tracking system.
- Join recruiters for contractor lunches and attend networking events.
- Shadow account managers on cold calls, client visits, and the client acquisition process.
- Assist with lead generation and cold-calling sessions.
- Observe field support during background investigations, drug tests, and unemployment claims or hearings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university pursuing a BA or BS degree.
- Preference for students transitioning between their junior and senior years.
- Preference for those with a sales degree, minor, or certificate.
- Experience in sales and customer service.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong business acumen.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Florence, Kentucky.
- This is an on-site, full-time internship.
About Aerotek
Aerotek is a staffing and recruiting firm founded in 1983. Based in Hanover, Maryland, the company operates a network of over 200 offices across North America. It provides workforce solutions for industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, and facilities maintenance. The company is part of the Allegis Group.
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