How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
As a
Talent Acquisition Co-op on the Students and Early Careers team, you will play a vital role in supporting three Lead Recruiters who are focused on attracting and hiring top early-career talent. This position offers hands-on experience in the recruitment process and exposure to strategic initiatives that shape Delta’s future workforce.
This co-op starts in Spring 2027 and will complete the following 3 alternating rotations onsite in Atlanta, GA.
- Spring 2027 – 1st rotation
- Fall 2027 – 2nd rotation
- Summer 2028 - 3rd rotation
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Operations
- Assist Lead Recruiters with sourcing and engaging candidates through multiple channels, including the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), LinkedIn, and other social platforms.
- Manage candidate communications and coordinate interview scheduling to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
- Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting data within recruitment systems.
- Generate and track recruitment reports to monitor hiring progress, pipeline activity, and outcomes.
- Manage requisitions, including creating, posting, tracking, and updating job requisitions within the ATS to support hiring needs.
- Supporting recruiters and hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle by monitoring requisition status, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining compliance with hiring processes.
Campus Recruiting and Talent Sourcing
- Support campus recruiting initiatives, career fairs, and networking events to build and strengthen talent pipelines.
- Coordinate and execute campus outreach programs and recruitment events.
- Source and identify early-career talent through university partnerships and targeted recruiting strategies.
Recruitment Projects and Administrative Support
- Provide operational and administrative support during high-volume hiring periods.
- Contribute to recruitment-related special projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of recruiting programs and events.
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a four-year accredited institution.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Expected graduation date of August 2028 or later.
- Available to work full-time for three alternating semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2027, and Summer 2028.
- This co-op requires full-time commitment during work terms; students cannot take courses (online or in-person) while participating, which may extend graduation by 1–2 semesters.
- Must be able to work onsite at Delta’s Atlanta, GA headquarters for the duration of the program.
- Participation in this co-op does not guarantee a full-time position upon graduation; the role is designed to provide valuable educational and professional experience to prepare students for future careers.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build positive relationships.
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Preferred majors in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
- Previous internship or co-op experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or related areas.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting tools (e.g., Avature, LinkedIn Recruiter).
- Experience supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives or campus recruiting programs.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze data for insights.
- Passion for creating an exceptional candidate experience and interest in building a career in Talent Acquisition.
