Unpaid HR and Recruiting Internship — Startup Hiring Experience

Contract type
Part-time
Work mode
Remote · EU time zones
Experience
Junior / entry level · Not stated

Level inferred from job title

Job description

A hands-on HR and Recruiting internship at IndieKidz GmbH, where the intern owns real parts of the hiring process from day one. The role supports building the team for Occibo, an AI-powered children's book platform.

At a glance

Employment
Internship
Work mode
Remote · EU time zones
Languages
English – fluent

What you'll do

  • Source and identify candidates across Europe and India using Join.com and other job platforms
  • Screen resumes and shortlist profiles based on role requirements
  • Conduct initial screening calls with candidates and write structured evaluation notes
  • Manage candidate communication: outreach, follow-ups, and scheduling
  • Coordinate interview scheduling directly with the founder
  • Maintain an accurate candidate tracker and keep pipeline status up to date
  • Support job posting creation and distribution across platforms
  • Assist with employer branding and outreach efforts

What we're looking for

  • Eager to gain practical experience in recruiting and HR within a fast-moving startup environment
  • Strong English communication skills
  • Genuine interest in recruitment, HR, or startup operations
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting
  • Basic familiarity with LinkedIn or other job boards
  • Comfortable with an unpaid internship, part time in EU time zones
  • Mandatory and voluntary internships are both welcome

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About IndieKidz GmbH

Berlin-based startup building Occibo, an AI-powered platform that helps authors, parents, and teachers create children's books from manuscript to print-ready export.

Key facts

  • Berlin
  • Small international team moving fast toward product launch
  • Building Occibo, an AI-powered children's book creation platform