Summer Intern 2026 - Recruiting Operations at Steampunk, Inc. · McLean

Summary: Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Recruiting Operations Intern to support their Talent Acquisition team. This internship offers hands-on experience across full lifecycle recruiting and operational excellence in a fast-paced consulting environment. Responsibilities: - Assist with recruiting operations, including applicant tracking system (ATS) updates, data integrity, and reporting - Partner with recruiters to identify talent pipelines and support proactive sourcing strategies - Engage with internal stakeholders to help track hiring progress and maintain recruiting momentum - Support candidate experience initiatives, ensuring timely, professional, and human-centered interactions - Assist in building and maintaining talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs - Contribute to process improvement efforts within recruiting workflows and operations - Help support special projects across Talent Acquisition, including employer branding, outreach, and recruiting events - Collaborate cross-functionally with Recruiting, HR, and Operations team Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree - Minimum GPA of 3.0 - Strong interest in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or HR Operations - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously - Strong communication skills (written and verbal) - Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, contribute, and take ownership - Detail-oriented with an interest in process improvement and operational efficiency - Local to the DMV area - Rising junior, rising senior or current senior Preferred Qualifications: - Interest in data, reporting, or recruiting analytics - Experience with campus organizations, leadership roles, or internships - Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn, Excel, or ATS platforms Required Skills: Recruiting Operations, Talent Acquisition Important Skills: Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Data Integrity Nice-to-Have Skills: Process Improvement, Interest in Data, LinkedIn, Excel Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer