Do you want to work for a company where you can make a difference and gain practical on-the-job experience? When you join CRST, you’re not just a number or just an intern. You’re on the team!

At CRST, our company’s success starts with hiring and developing the best people. CRST the Transportation Solution is one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies and we are looking to add to our team energetic, focused, and driven students. We are looking for students who can add value to our organization through their knowledge and experiences and help us to develop and do our business better! Our company has a positive and inclusive culture whereby we value each person and each voice, giving an ear to your solutions and ideas! Maybe you discover a more efficient way to design the delivery chain or uncover a problem and then provide a solution to save the organization money? Come on in, believe in your skills and apply them to help us to continue to grow and be the best that we can be while also developing yourself as a young professional!

CRST has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Talent Program within our summer internship program as a Recruiting Intern on our Human Resources team. You will be a part of our Corporate Recruiting team supporting all facets of the business including operations across all business units and our enterprise support functions.

The Recruiting Intern supports recruiting activities through candidate engagement, recruiting operations, project work, and professional development opportunities. This role gains hands-on experience in recruiting processes, candidate attraction strategies, recruiting analytics, employment branding, and workforce planning while developing professional and business skills. The Recruiting Intern contributes to team objectives while supporting both driver and corporate recruiting efforts and preparing for future career opportunities.

Here is what you can expect

Recruiting Support: Assist with day-to-day recruiting activities, candidate tracking, scheduling, and recruiting operations
Candidate Experience: Support candidate communications, interview coordination, hiring events, and recruiting outreach efforts
Sourcing Support: Assist with identifying and researching potential candidates through recruiting platforms, databases, networking resources, and lead-generation activities
Recruiting Analytics: Support recruiting reports, hiring metrics, dashboards, and recruiting data analysis
Employment Branding: Assist with job postings, recruiting marketing efforts, career fairs, hiring events, referral programs, and employment brand initiatives
Applicant Processing: Support candidate workflow, application review, documentation, background screening coordination, and hiring processes
Project Participation: Support recruiting initiatives through research, coordination, documentation, and implementation activities
Process Improvement: Assist with identifying opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and operational efficiency
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with recruiting team members, HR partners, operational leaders, and business stakeholders to support hiring objectives
Professional Development: Participate in learning opportunities, mentorship activities, and business meetings to build recruiting and business knowledge
Adaptability: Learn recruiting systems, hiring processes, sourcing strategies, and business operations while supporting assigned work
Senior Leadership Exposure: Learn from our Senior Leaders from day 1 and present your project and experience to them at the end of the summer!
Accountability and Reliability: Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

The Summer Internship Program is where students are exposed to the transportation industry, engaged in real-world problem-solving, and immersed in social and educational opportunities with other interns and leaders across the organization. You will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with different business entities to accomplish company objectives and goals.

Here is what we are looking for

Education: Currently pursuing a degree in human resources, business, communications, psychology, marketing, organizational leadership, or a related field
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
Relationship Building: Ability to engage professionally with candidates, employees, and stakeholders
Organization: Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new systems, recruiting processes, and business concepts quickly

Preferred Qualifications

Recruiting Interest: Interest in recruiting, candidate sourcing, employment branding, HR, sales, customer acquisition, or related fields
Customer Service Experience: Experience working directly with customers, candidates, employees, students, or other stakeholders
Technology: Experience using Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, social media, or recruiting tools
Project Experience: Experience supporting projects, events, research, or organizational initiatives
Leadership Experience: Participation in student organizations, athletics, volunteer groups, or leadership activities

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Regular use of a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment is required. The position may require the ability to observe surroundings, read documents and screens, distinguish visual signals, and communicate effectively with others in person, by telephone, radio, or other communication devices. The position generally involves prolonged periods of sitting, frequent written and verbal communication, and the ability to move throughout office and operational areas as needed. The position primarily requires indoor work. Occasional travel may be required. The position may also require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Here is some other helpful information

Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate courses at least the fall semester following the summer internship.
Interns who successfully complete the Early Talent Program are considered for full-time positions within CRST upon graduation with additional benefits.
These internships will be based at our offices in Cedar Rapids, IA

CRST Core Values: Safety at the Core of All We Do - Integrity in Every Decision and Action - Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities

EEO Statement: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, reproductive health decision-making, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and related conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Education

Required

High School or better

Preferred

Bachelors or better

Skills

Preferred

Active Learning
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Human resources software
Active Listening
Office suite software
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Time Management

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