Recruiting Intern

Join our team as a Recruiting Intern and play a key role in building the workforce for the 2026 Big E — the forth largest public event in North America. As part of the Education & Human Resources Department at Eastern States Exposition (ESE), you will gain hands-on experience in high-volume recruiting, hiring, and onboarding for a large seasonal workforce. This is a fast-paced, people-centered opportunity to develop practical HR skills while contributing directly to the success of The Big

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This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is highly organized and detail-oriented
• Thrives in a customer-centered environment
• Enjoys balancing busy recruitment days with focused administrative preparation
• Can work in person approximately 16–20 hours per week from mid-July through September 20 (with the possibility of extending through October
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• Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
• Temporary, non-exempt position
• Eligible for academic credit if coordinated through your college or university
• Valuable hands-on HR experience in a large nonprofit event organization

• Meet with returning employees to review handbook policies and update employment records
• Assist new hires with onboarding paperwork, including I-9 verification and tax forms
• Support the facilitation of the annual Big E Job Fair
• Maintain detailed and accurate applicant and employee records
• Respond to phone and in-person inquiries professionally and courteously
• Help ensure all applicants have a positive and welcoming experience
• Collaborate with HR staff on seasonal hiring initiatives and special projects

• Currently pursuing or recently obtained a 2- or 4-year degree in Human Resources, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field
• Availability to work at least three days per week, with extended hours the week leading up to the fair
• Ability to work required weekend dates during opening weekend of The Big E
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
• Comfortable working independently while also coordinating with a team
• Prior office experience preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Include your résumé and a cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit and how this position will help your career grow!

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the right candidate is hired

Eastern States Exposition (ESE) is a not-for-profit corporation committed to excellence in providing year-round opportunities for the development and promotion of agriculture, education, industry and family entertainment while preserving our New England heritage.

ESE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, veterans or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgendered status, results of genetic testing, or any membership in any group protected by applicable laws.

Please note:

during fair time operations, including pre- and post- fair operations certain positions may be exempt from overtime based on an overtime exemption through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.