Talent Acquisition & Intern Socialization Internship

L.L.Bean Inc. • Freeport, ME • 1m ago

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to join our HR team. As the Talent Acquisition intern, you’ll be learning from the team that warmly introduces candidates to L.L.Bean, and asthe point of contact for all Interns as the Social Coordinator of the 2026 Intern Class.

This Talent Acquisition Intern & Intern Socialization Coordinator will assume responsibility in 2 key functions:

1. Supporting the Talent Acquisition team to assume various project roles and exposure to hiring processes for Corporate, Retail, Distribution, Manufacturing, Facilities, College Recruiting, and more.

2. Be the point person for the 2026 Summer Internship Class to provide and create opportunities for team bonding, booking/planning/supporting key networking events across Interns’ calendars, explore with and plan events for this class to maximize the summer experience in beautiful coastal Maine.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, resume screening, and interview scheduling to create a best-in-class candidate experience

Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) with candidate information and status updates.

Support the HR team in organizing and participating in career fairs and recruitment events.

Help with the preparation of recruitment reports and metrics.

Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team as needed.

Leverage sourcing and recruitment tools to learn how to identify and recruit top talent

Partner with recruiters to learn how to review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements

Create and foster relationships with colleges and professional organizations to attract and engage students, alumni, and potential candidates

Assist and support Inclusion & Belonging, Learning & Development and Talent Management initiatives for L.L.Bean

Be the key point of contact and scheduler for the Internship Class to advise and coordinate key summer activities (archery, kayaking, ice cream socials, etc.).

Facilitate and engage the Remote Intern populationamong the entire Intern group to ensure inclusiveness and a consistent experience for all

Help facilitate meetings with Executives and other mandatory meetings for Interns to provide maximum exposure to all parts of the organization

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies as it relates to the recruiting function

Participate in an end-of-summer group project with fellow interns to propose solutions to real scenariosto Leadership in a high-visibility presentation.

Supports other duties as directed by the Talent Acquisition Manager or other HR Management by virtue of cross-training and providing back-up support as needed

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a 4-year degree in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Business Administration, or a related field.

Strong long-term interest in Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).

Previous internship, class or work experience in HR or recruitment is a plus.

Must be able to find personal housing accommodations within a commutable distance to Freeport, ME for the duration of the internship(housing leads, and referrals will be provided. Housing stipend provided for those who qualify)

Passion for the outdoors and L.L.Bean’s core activities and values

Capability to build strong partnerships, build connections and work collaboratively to achieve goals and foster a sense of belonging for this class

Ability to maintaina high level of enthusiasm, curiosity, motivation and a positive attitude

Established time management, high attention to detail, responsibility and organizational skills

Comfort communicating with various levels of management and Executives

Health and Safety Requirement: Ensures compliance with the L.L.Bean Comprehensive Health and Safety program by knowing and following all safety guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations.  Take immediate and appropriate action to rectify any unsafe conditions.   

L.L.Bean is for everyone. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome - here and in theoutdoors.

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.