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Connecticut Innovations · 2 weeks ago

Summer 2026 Human Capital Services Intern

New Haven, CT

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Connecticut Innovations (CI) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, actively investing in innovative startups. The Human Capital Services Intern will support the HCS Team in talent acquisition, employer branding, and research initiatives to enhance the venture infrastructure and drive portfolio success.

BiotechnologyEnergyInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

Hiring Manager

Marina D.

Responsibilities

Support executives and founders across the portfolio with talent acquisition and recruiting assistance

HCS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy - research and recommend AI opportunities that can be leveraged by the HCS Team

Support employer branding initiatives for CI and our portfolio companies, helping attract top emerging talent

Help manage candidate pipelines, scheduling, and outreach communications

Assist in organizing and executing recruiting events, info sessions, or career fairs

Maintain and monitor CI’s Talent Network Database, Consider, making infrastructure improvements to optimize the platform

Conduct research on talent pools, compensation trends, and diversity initiatives to inform recruitment strategy

Qualification

Human ResourcesTalent AcquisitionVenture CapitalOrganizational PsychologyHighly OrganizedProactiveCommunicationTeam-orientedAdaptable

Required

Current MBA or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Psychology, or a related field

Strong interest in venture capital and early-stage innovation

Based in or studying in Connecticut

Available to work on-site two days per week (Mondays and Wednesdays required) in New Haven