How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
As a Talent Acquisition Intern on the Students and Early Careers team, you will play a vital role in supporting three Lead Recruiters who are focused on attracting and hiring top early-career talent. This position offers hands-on experience in the recruitment process and exposure to strategic initiatives that shape Delta’s future workforce.
This internship starts in Summer 2026 and will complete the following rotation onsite in Atlanta, GA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting Lead Recruiters with sourcing and engaging candidates through various channels, including our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), LinkedIn, and other social platforms.
- Supporting campus recruiting efforts, career fairs, and networking events to build strong talent pipelines.
- Coordinating and planning recruitment events and campus outreach initiatives.
- Helping manage candidate communication and interview scheduling to ensure a seamless experience.
- Contributing to special projects and high-volume hiring periods by providing administrative and operational support.
- Maintaining accurate data in recruiting systems and generating reports to track progress and outcomes.
- Participating in strategic planning efforts for the Fall 2026 semester, including:
- Analyzing talent trends, campus engagement data, and sourcing performance from Spring 2026
- Recommending strategies to enhance diversity outreach, campus partnerships, and hiring efficiency
- Supporting the development of school-specific plans, event calendars, and hiring forecasts
- Centralize policy and procedure documentation through the usage of SharePoint
- Leveraging AI-driven tools and recruitment technologies to streamline sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement, such as:
- Using AI to identify high-potential candidates and optimize job postings
- Automating repeatable tasks and improving workflow efficiency
- Using data and AI insights to recommend enhancements to talent acquisition processes
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a four-year accredited institution.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Expected graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Available to work full-time from May-August 2026.
- This internship requires full-time commitment during work term; students cannot take courses (online or in-person) while participating, which may extend graduation by 1–2 semesters.
- Must be able to work onsite at Delta’s Atlanta, GA headquarters for the duration of the program.
- Participation in this internship does not guarantee a full-time position upon graduation; the role is designed to provide valuable educational and professional experience to prepare students for future careers.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build positive relationships.
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Preferred majors in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
- Previous internship or co-op experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or related areas.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting tools (e.g., Avature, LinkedIn Recruiter).
- Experience supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives or campus recruiting programs.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze data for insights.
- Passion for creating an exceptional candidate experience and interest in building a career in Talent Acquisition.
- Interest or experience with AI-enabled recruiting tools, recruitment analytics, or process automation.
