Your success is a train ride away.Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and we move America’s workforce toward the future.
We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States.
The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority and the success of our railroad is the result of our employees.Are you ready to join our team?Our values of Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak.SUMMARY OF DUTIES:The Corporate Recruiting Intern will work on exciting and creative projects aligned to recruitment and program management to support Corporate Recruitment functions.
As a member of the Amtrak Recruitment team, the Intern will learn recruiting fundamentals, interact with prospective candidates, schedule interviews, partner with talent acquisition specialists and hiring managers, and assist with program development functions.
The intern will also encounter several hands-on experiences contributing to organizational objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Works closely with various members of Amtrak’s Talent Acquisition team to enhance comprehension of recruitment processes, strategies, and best practices.
Act as primary support for the Corporate Recruitment team.
Learn the full recruitment process, from approval/requisition creation through to onboarding a new hire.
Source resumes and schedule interviews as needed.
Phone screen applicants.
Schedule candidate interviews.
Participate in business focused recruitment strategy meetings Work objectively with solid judgement to influence candidate selection decisions.
Assist with projects aligned with process improvements and recruitment development May support other recruiting activities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communication, Psychology, Marketing or other relevant degree.
Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Must be accurate and efficient with ability to meet deadlines Ability to multi-task and prioritize Excellent problem-solving skills Commitment to excellent customer service Strong organizational skills Detail-oriented COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:Must have excellent oral and written communication skillsRequisition ID:111671Posting Location(s):N/AJob Family/Function:Human Capital Relocation Offered:No Travel Requirements:None Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job
– we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use.
Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire.
Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation.
Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions.
If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply.
We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.POSTING NOTES: Human Capital || Internships & Co-Ops