Talent Acquisition Intern

About Foundant

Foundant empowers mission-driven organizations with software solutions that streamline data management, workflows, and impact tracking. Our expertise spans grant management, community foundations, process automation, and data collaboration, supporting nonprofits, charities, corporations, and governments. By providing innovative and adaptable products, Foundant enhances efficiency and effectiveness in helping organizations fulfill their missions.

Work Environment

• As a remote-first company, Foundant offers flexibility to work from anywhere, supported by technology and a global network.
• Offices are located in Bozeman (MT), Toronto (Canada), and Dublin (Ireland), fostering a collaborative culture contributing to global positive impact.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct candidate screening calls to evaluate qualifications, motivation, and suitability for roles.
• Coordinate scheduling of interviews and manage interview panels involving candidates and hiring teams.
• Participate in hiring manager discovery sessions to understand and clarify job requirements.
• Assist in formatting job description templates and maintaining recruitment documents.
• Source and pre-screen resumes to identify strong candidates before interviews.
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking candidate pipelines and recruitment metrics, monitoring trends.
• Handle administrative tasks for the Talent Acquisition team and draft professional candidate communications.
• Maintain ongoing contact with candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive experience and managing difficult conversations tactfully.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• Excellent time management skills capable of balancing multiple candidate interactions and deadlines.
• Strong verbal communication abilities, comfortable with frequent phone and video calls.
• Proficient written communication skills for correspondence and documentation.
• Experience working with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) to manage candidates and recruitment data.
• A genuine interest in a career in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR.
• Ability to work independently on a remote, part-time schedule (approximately 25 hours weekly) while coordinating closely with the team.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada or the United States.

Team Values and Culture

• Service Orientation: Treat every candidate interaction with respect and care, ensuring transparent communication even when outcomes are unfavorable.
• Collaborative Work: Maintain clear communication with Talent Acquisition leads and hiring managers to manage a busy interview schedule effectively.
• Active Learning: Rapidly develop recruiting and HR skills through proactive questions and applying feedback during a part-time schedule.
• Adaptive Productivity: Independently manage screening calls, scheduling, and tracking, adjusting priorities as candidate pipelines evolve.

Why Join Foundant?

• Contribute to projects that enable nonprofits, foundations, and corporations to make meaningful societal impacts.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package including tuition and lifestyle reimbursements, along with mindfulness and fitness initiatives.
• Flexible Paid Time Off policy supporting personal and professional balance.
• Professional growth opportunities through exposure to diverse projects and internal mobility within a larger organizational structure.
• Experience autonomy and responsibility encouraging creativity and independent thinking.
• Partake in a culture of employee recognition celebrating individual achievements.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Foundant is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected statuses. Accommodations are offered throughout recruitment and employment processes upon request to support accessibility needs.