Internship Program Manager
Hawthorne, CaliforniaOn-siteFull-time
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The Internship Program Manager develops, implements, and runs Astrolab’s internship program, partnering with recruiting and business teams to source, hire, onboard, and support interns across technical and business functions.
About this role
Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
The Internship Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Astrolab's internship program. This role partners closely with Recruiting, Engineering, Operations, and business leaders to attract, hire, onboard, and support interns across technical and business functions. The Intern Program Manager will create a positive intern experience while ensuring consistent recruiting processes, university engagement, program coordination, and compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations. This position will report to the Manager of Technical Recruiting.
The Internship Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Astrolab's internship program. This role partners closely with Recruiting, Engineering, Operations, and business leaders to attract, hire, onboard, and support interns across technical and business functions. The Intern Program Manager will create a positive intern experience while ensuring consistent recruiting processes, university engagement, program coordination, and compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations. This position will report to the Manager of Technical Recruiting.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage Astrolab's internship program from planning through program completion
- Partner with hiring managers to identify internship needs and coordinate recruiting activities
- Build and maintain relationships with universities, student organizations, and other early career talent sources
- Coordinate intern recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and offboarding activities
- Plan and facilitate intern orientation, training, networking events, and final presentations
- Track program metrics and recommend improvements to recruiting strategies and the overall intern experience
- Maintain internship documentation and ensure OFCCP compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations
- Collaborate with Recruiting, People Operations, and business leaders to support a positive and consistent intern experience
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience coordinating internship programs, university recruiting, talent acquisition, program management, or related experience
- Experience building or scaling internship or early career programs
- Experience partnering with universities, student organizations, and faculty to build talent pipelines
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience supporting engineering, aerospace, or other technical organizations
- Experience managing intern conversion programs and measuring hiring outcomes.
- Familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, and employment law as it relates to university recruiting.
- Experience managing intern conversion programs and measuring hiring outcomes
- Project management experience
Benefits
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Equity ownership in the company
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and parental leave
- Home office set up reimbursement
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
Skills
EEO ComplianceInternship Program ManagementOFCCP ComplianceOnboarding/offboarding ProcessesProgram CoordinationProject ManagementStudent OutreachTalent AcquisitionUniversity Recruiting
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