Location: GACC Midwest office in downtown Chicago, a hub of business and culture
Compensation: $2750/month
Duration: 9-12 months
Are you ready to embark on a journey that combines your passion for HR and interest in international business? Look no further than the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest). We're thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated Recruiting & Consulting Services Intern to join our dynamic team in the heart of Chicago.
The mission of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest) is to promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States. We're not just offering an internship; we're providing an immersive experience in a truly bilingual and bicultural environment. Our interns receive unparalleled support from colleagues who are committed to nurturing your professional growth and enhancing your understanding of intercultural differences and nuances.
What You'll Do:
As a Recruiting & Consulting Services Intern, you'll be an essential part of our team, collaborating to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. The Intern will support GACC Midwest’s Recruiting Services, which assists German and American companies with their hiring needs. In this capacity, the responsibilities include:
- Talent Discovery: Leverage your internet-based research skills to identify potential candidates who are a perfect fit for exciting job openings.
- Communication Excellence: Utilize your strong communication skills to connect with potential candidates via phone, email, and other channels.
- Cutting-Edge Programs: Make use of platforms like LinkedIn and our recruiting database to evaluate and shortlist qualified candidates.
- Interviewing Mastery: Engage in the art of interviewing, honing your skills in selecting the best candidates for various positions.
- Client Collaboration: Collaborate with external clients, potentially contributing to business development and marketing initiatives within the Recruiting Services.
- Account Management: Account management in recruiting requires a balance between client satisfaction and candidate well-being, ensuring that both parties' needs are addressed.
What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Proficiency in internet-based research, allowing you to effectively discover, connect with, and evaluate candidates for diverse job openings.
- A strong interest in HR topics, especially Recruiting and a curiosity about Consulting Services.
- Exceptional English skills, enabling you to confidently communicate with potential candidates, conduct interviews, and engage with external clients; German skills are of benefit.
- Due to the large amount of communication with clients and candidates involved with this position, Recruiting Services Interns must have a high interest in interpersonal communication and possess skills in this area.
- Familiarity with manufacturing: Having prior touchpoints or experience with manufacturing companies is a valuable asset, as they constitute our primary clientele.
Why join GACC Midwest?
Our organization, GACC Midwest, strives to provide our interns with an environment that allows them to succeed in every aspect of their role. Our interns have the opportunity to gain the ability to put new things into practice and network and meet key members in our extensive membership base while learning more about German-American business efforts happening day in and day out.
With a beautiful state-of-the-art office space in the heart of the city overlooking Millennium Park, interns are able to easily navigate throughout Downtown Chicago and experience the rich culture the city has to offer – such as complimentary German lessons offered by the Goethe Institute specifically for our employees. Within our office building, all GACC Midwest team members have access to the fitness center with free classes being offered regularly as well as general community events as planned by the building staff.