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Talent Acquisition Internship | Northwestern Mutual - Park Avenue
Fall 2025
The Talent Acquisition Intern is responsible for supporting the Network Office recruitment and selection efforts. This role will execute office recruiting plans to reach selection process activity, full time and intern contract & conversion goals, and online presence. Critical competencies in this position include interpersonal savvy, priority setting, strong verbal & written communication skills, and a drive for results.
Primary Responsibilities
Sourcing & Selection
- Utilize social media platform (e.g. LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) to source full time candidates and engage with potential talent.
- Conduct Boolean search techniques to refine searches on search engines, job board, and social media.
- Promote recruiting efforts through strategic marketing.
- Actively participate in campus clubs and organizations to promote and brand Northwestern Mutual.
- Review resumes and schedule initial interviews.
- Shadow interviews conducted by district recruiters and leaders.
- Assist with team projects, including the clean-up & restructure of our ATS (NMTalent).
Accountability, Tracking, & Analysis
- Develop proficiency and use of applicant tracking system to maintain candidate databases and accurate records of prospects to ensure efficiency of the selection process.
- Assist in the coordination of leadership team meetings and the preparation of activity/results reports.
Qualifications
- Actively enrolled College Student at a NYC Metro Area University.
- 14-28 hours per week.
- Interest in identifying, engaging, and converting premier talent.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Interest in working in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong marketing skills.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 165 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients.
With $309 billion in assets, $31.1 billion in revenues, and more than $2 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.75 million people who rely on us for life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage and advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions. The company holds more than $200 billion of client assets as a part of its wealth management and investment services.