Recruiting Assistant Extern

Recruiting Assistant Extern (Director of Recruitment Externship Program)

Hybrid Role | Staten Island, NY & Edison, NJ
Affiliated with New York Life (Fortune 100 | 180+ years strong)

Are you passionate about people, leadership development, and building inclusive talent pipelines? Are you exploring a future in HR, recruiting, talent development, or organizational leadership? Our office is launching a Recruitment Externship Program and is seeking a motivated Recruiting Assistant Extern / Director of Recruitment Extern to help build the next generation of professionals.

This is a hybrid, hands-on externship with real responsibility, mentorship, and a clear pathway to long-term career opportunities within a Fortune 100 organization.

Location & Schedule

Hybrid position

Two in-person offices:

Staten Island, NY

Edison, NJ

Candidates will be assigned to one primary location

Flexible schedule aligned with academic commitments

About the Role

This externship goes beyond administrative recruiting. You will work closely with leadership to help design, manage, and execute recruiting initiatives while gaining exposure to HR strategy, talent acquisition, onboarding, and leadership development.

Key Responsibilities

Support recruiting and talent outreach efforts for interns, entry-level professionals, and career-track candidates

Assist in managing recruitment pipelines, scheduling interviews, and candidate communications

Help coordinate externship and internship programming

Support onboarding and training logistics

Assist with campus outreach, career events, and employer branding initiatives

Collaborate on marketing and social media efforts related to recruiting

Maintain CRM and recruiting databases

Contribute to building a strong, values-driven recruiting culture

Licensing & Professional Development

Externs will be supported and expected to study for and pass the State Life & Health Producer License Exam (NY or NJ, depending on location). This credential provides:

Paid earning opportunities as a licensed producer

Increased responsibility and leadership exposure

A strong foundation for future roles in management, recruiting leadership, or advisory tracks

Ideal Candidate Profile

HR, Psychology, Business, Communications, or related major preferred

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Interest in recruiting, people operations, or leadership development

Self-motivated, professional, and eager to learn

Comfortable working in a hybrid, fast-paced environment

Why This Externship Matters

Hands-on experience with a Fortune 100 company

Direct mentorship from senior leadership

Exposure to recruiting, HR operations, and management pathways

Opportunity to earn while learning once licensed

Strong potential for full-time placement or advancement into recruiting leadership, management, or financial advisory tracks

Apply / Learn More

To express interest or apply, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to:

Raya Arbiol, MBA
Recruiter & Program Lead
📧 rbarbiol@newyorklife.com