This position trains transitioning service members in talent acquisition through hands-on experience in candidate sourcing, engagement, and ATS management, alongside job posting and compliance tasks.
This SkillBridge position provides transitioning service members with hands-on training in talent acquisition and recruiting operations within a federal contracting environment. Participants will learn sourcing, candidate engagement, ATS management, and compliance fundamentals through structured mentorship, shadowing, and supervised recruiting activities at TechOp.
- Assist with candidate sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards, and Boolean searches
- Support resume reviews and candidate pre-screen coordination
- Maintain candidate pipelines and tracking in ATS/CRM systems
- Shadow recruiter and hiring manager interviews
- Help draft job postings and outreach messages
- Support recruiting documentation and compliance tasks
- Participate in weekly training and feedback sessions
Requirements
- Active-duty U.S. service member approved or eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program
- Ability to commit to a full-time SkillBridge internship (up to 180 days)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, web-based tools)
- Professional demeanor and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Background in recruiting including: Experience translating military qualifications to civilian roles, coordinating personnel actions, managing candidate or member records, or supporting onboarding and placement activities is highly valued.
Top Skills
Ats
CRM
LinkedIn
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