Intern, Talent Acquisition

Job Description College Intern - HR Talent Acquisition Join OCTA's Human Resources team as a Recruitment Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting hiring activities, candidate management, and recruitment events that help bring top talent to the organization. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round, part-time paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of a transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience. You will also work with a mentor and benefit from career counseling. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. The work schedule will consist of approximately 20 hours a week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a continuous 12-month period. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You'll Do Assist with recruitment activities, including advertising positions, creating job folders, and auditing closed jobs. Support candidate screening and update applicant statuses within the Applicant Tracking System. Participate in career fairs and assist with organizing OCTA recruitment events. Provide support on additional HR projects as assigned. Work occasional evenings or weekends for employee or recruitment events. What We're Looking For Full-time Junior, Senior, or Graduate student pursuing a degree in Human Resources or a related field with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Professional demeanor and strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines. Why You'll Love It Here Hands-on experience in recruitment and HR operations. Opportunities to build communication, organizational, and talent acquisition skills. A collaborative environment where professionalism and growth are encouraged. Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued. Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA's programs. OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. OCTA is the county's transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs. We're passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county's 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.