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Summer Intern- AI Recruitment (Phoenix)

Harnham, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Job description
Summer Internship Program — Recruitment Intern

Location:

Phoenix, AZ
Company:

Harnham Inc.
Duration:

8 Weeks (June 15th start)

About Harnham
Harnham is a global leader in data and analytics recruitment, partnering with innovative companies to help them identify and hire top-tier technical talent. Our Phoenix office plays a key role in supporting fast-growing organizations across the U.S., connecting businesses with experts in data science, analytics, AI, and technology.

Program Overview
Harnham’s Summer Internship Program is an intensive 8-week experience designed to provide hands-on exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle. Interns will gain a comprehensive understanding of how a high-performing recruitment business operates — from business development and client outreach to candidate sourcing, delivery, and successful placements.
This program offers a real-world introduction to sales, consulting, and talent acquisition while working alongside some of Harnham’s top-performing consultants.

What You’ll Learn
During the program, you will experience the full recruitment process, including:
Conducting

cold outreach and market research

to support business development efforts
Learning how consultants build and manage client relationships
Understanding client hiring needs and talent market trends
Sourcing and identifying high-quality technical candidates
Supporting candidate screening and qualification processes
Observing and participating in interview coordination and candidate delivery
Gaining insight into negotiation, offer management, and placement strategy
Seeing the recruitment lifecycle come full-circle from first outreach to successful hire

What You’ll Do
Partner closely with experienced recruiters and top performers
Shadow daily activities and learn proven recruitment strategies
Assist with candidate sourcing using LinkedIn and internal tools
Help maintain and update candidate and client records
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and live recruiting workflows
Contribute to ongoing projects supporting client hiring initiatives

What We’re Looking For
Current undergraduate student or recent graduate
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Interest in sales, recruiting, consulting, or business development
Competitive, motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Organized with strong attention to detail
Comfortable engaging with new people and building relationships

What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in a high-growth recruitment environment
Direct mentorship from high-performing consultants
Exposure to sales strategy, client management, and talent acquisition
Professional skill development in communication, negotiation, and market research
A strong foundation for careers in recruitment, sales, consulting, or business

Why Harnham
At Harnham, performance, collaboration, and development are at the core of our culture. Interns are treated as part of the team and given meaningful exposure to real business activities, helping you build skills that translate directly into future career opportunities.