HR and Recruiting Intern — Startup Hiring Experience (Unpaid, Remote)
About the company
IndieKidz GmbH is a 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. We are a small international team moving fast toward our product launch and we need someone to help us build the team that makes it happen.
Your tasks
About the role This is a hands-on HR and Recruiting internship where you will own real parts of the hiring process from day one.What you will 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
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is eager to gain practical experience in recruiting and HR within a fast-moving startup environment. You should have strong English communication skills and a genuine interest in recruitment, HR, or startup operations. Being organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting is key, along with a basic familiarity with LinkedIn or other job boards.
How to apply
Application Note: Please include a cover letter outlining your motivation and availability.
Other
You are comfortable with an unpaid internship, part time in EU time zones. Mandatory and voluntary internships are both welcome.
Program Details Type:Unpaid Internship (for practical experience or mandatory internship) Duration: Minimum 3 months Commitment: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week Location: Remote