Job Description

Our client operates at the crossroads of energy and home services, fueled by the vision of a smarter, cleaner future. Committed to developing groundbreaking solutions, they aim to streamline their customers’ lives by providing energy, protection, and smart services for their homes and businesses.

Our client is seeking an organized, proactive, and people-focused Early Career Program Specialist to support and coordinate our growing internship and early career programs. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of the internship program, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for interns while partnering closely with hiring managers, HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Internship Program Coordination:

• Coordinate the day-to-day administration and execution of the company's internship program.
• Manage program calendars, timelines, key milestones, and intern activities.
• Coordinate intern onboarding, orientation, training, networking, and engagement activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for interns throughout the program.
• Partner with managers to ensure interns have a structured, meaningful experience.
• Coordinate intern offboarding and end-of-program activities.

Recruiting & University Relations:

• Support recruiting efforts for internship and early career positions.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, offers, and pre-employment activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, career centers, student organizations, and other early-career talent sources.
• Coordinate and attend career fairs, campus events, networking events, and recruiting activities.
• Help develop creative ways to attract and engage early-career talent.

Intern Engagement & Development:

• Plan and coordinate intern events, networking opportunities, leadership interactions, and professional development activities.
• Develop communications, newsletters, presentations, and other materials for program participants.
• Coordinate mentorship or buddy programs.
• Gather feedback from interns and managers throughout the program.
• Identify opportunities to improve the overall intern experience.

Program Administration & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate intern records, program documentation, and tracking systems.
• Track participation, engagement, program milestones, and other key metrics.
• Assist with reporting on program outcomes and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage program logistics, including scheduling, meeting coordination, materials, events, and supplies.
• Support special projects related to Talent Acquisition, HR, Learning & Development, and early career initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Communications, Education, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in program coordination, recruiting, HR, university relations, event coordination, or a related field.
• Experience working with college students, interns, early-career professionals, or university recruiting is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Comfortable interacting with employees, candidates, managers, university partners, and leadership.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across teams.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.