Seeking Applications from Internal Candidates Only at this Time

What You’ll Do

The Talent Experience Fellow is a hybrid role designed for a current enFocus Fellow who has completed at least six months in the program and has about 6 months or more remaining in the Fellowship. This unique opportunity allows one Fellow to dedicate 50% of their time to shaping the next generation of enFocus talent through recruitment and internship program support, while continuing to lead a high-impact innovation project in the civic or industry space.

This role bridges strategic operations with on-the-ground innovation, helping to build the enFocus talent pipeline while contributing directly to regional impact. The ideal candidate has a passion for people, systems thinking, and making a lasting mark on enFocus’ culture and future.

Talent Recruitment (50%)

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and high-quality pool of Fellows and interns.

• Collaborate with the Vice President of Programs to identify hiring needs, update job descriptions, and define candidate profiles.

• Lead outreach and sourcing efforts through digital platforms, college partnerships, and professional networks.

• Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.

• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective Fellows and interns, building a compelling and inclusive candidate experience.

• Manage all aspects of the enFocus summer internship program, from hiring through onboarding and engagement.

• Represent enFocus at career fairs, information sessions, and recruitment events.

• Track metrics and continuously improve recruitment systems and strategies.

Project Execution (50%)

• Execute one innovation project within the Civic or Industry portfolio, in collaboration with a Project Manager.

• Conduct discovery, design, and implementation work using enFocus' innovation methodology.

• Coordinate with sponsors and stakeholders, deliver project updates, and contribute to measurable outcomes.

• Present findings and solutions through clear documentation and engaging presentations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.

• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.

• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.

• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.

• Strong decision-making skills

• Proficient with Google Workspace  or related software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Job Type
Full-time. Salaried, non-exempt.

Location
This position is expected to be located in the South Bend-Elkhart region to work in-person at enFocus offices in South Bend and Elkhart, Indiana, or Niles, Michigan, and on-site at community sponsors; however, Project Managers will also have the flexibility to work remotely on occasion.

Application Timeline
enFocus is accepting applications on a rolling basis.