Student Trainee (Talent Acquisition Optimization Project)
What you'd do
Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. With this opportunity, you will be supporting a digital design-based project.
Major duties
In the Student Trainee (Talent Acquisition Optimization Project), your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Designs New Employee Welcome Handbook. Creates Digitized Hiring Manager Toolkit. Designs flyers, social media posts, or "day-in-the-life" content to showcase OMB's culture and real-world impact. Engages with peers and team members to obtain knowledge needed to complete projects. Maintains accurate documentation and records for all assigned projects. Participates in team meetings and collaborating with colleagues. Presents findings for projects and assignments.
What you need to qualify
Applicants will be assessed individually based on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the project. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to: Manage multiple priorities and track project milestones to ensure timely completion of assignments. Utilize common office automation software, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), SharePoint, and similar collaboration tools. Design and develop professional recruitment and marketing materials using Canva, Adobe Express, or comparable platforms. Leverage social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Handshake, to promote recruitment initiatives. Develop effective communications and public relations materials, such as flyers and promotional content; and plan, coordinate, and support recruitment and outreach events. Navigate ambiguity, and adapt to evolving project requirements and organizational priorities. Adapt quickly and proactively learn new concepts, tools, and processes in a fast-paced environment. Communicate information clearly through strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred qualifications not required: Students majoring in human resources, human capital, business administration, organizational leadership, digital media & design or related field.
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