Talent Experience Fellow

Seeking Applications from Internal Candidates Only at this Time

What You’ll Do

The Talent Experience Fellow is a hybrid role designed for a current enFocus Fellow who has completed at least six months in the program and has about 6 months or more remaining in the Fellowship. This unique opportunity allows one Fellow to dedicate 50% of their time to shaping the next generation of enFocus talent through recruitment and internship program support, while continuing to lead a high-impact innovation project in the civic or industry space.

This role bridges strategic operations with on-the-ground innovation, helping to build the enFocus talent pipeline while contributing directly to regional impact. The ideal candidate has a passion for people, systems thinking, and making a lasting mark on enFocus’ culture and future.

Talent Recruitment (50%)

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  Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and high-quality pool of Fellows and interns.

  
  


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  Collaborate with the Vice President of Programs to identify hiring needs, update job descriptions, and define candidate profiles.

  
  


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  Lead outreach and sourcing efforts through digital platforms, college partnerships, and professional networks.

  
  


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  Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.

  
  


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  Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.

  
  


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  Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective Fellows and interns, building a compelling and inclusive candidate experience.

  
  


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  Manage all aspects of the enFocus summer internship program, from hiring through onboarding and engagement.

  
  


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  Represent enFocus at career fairs, information sessions, and recruitment events.

  
  


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  Track metrics and continuously improve recruitment systems and strategies.

  
  

Project Execution (50%)

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  Execute one innovation project within the Civic or Industry portfolio, in collaboration with a Project Manager.

  
  


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  Conduct discovery, design, and implementation work using enFocus' innovation methodology.

  
  


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  Coordinate with sponsors and stakeholders, deliver project updates, and contribute to measurable outcomes.

  
  


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  Present findings and solutions through clear documentation and engaging presentations.

  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  
  


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  Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.

  
  


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  Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.

  
  


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  Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

  
  


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  Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

  
  


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  Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.

  
  


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  Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.

  
  


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  Strong decision-making skills

  
  


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  Proficient with Google Workspace  or related software.

  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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  None

  
  

Job Type
Full-time. Salaried, non-exempt.

Location
This position is expected to be located in the South Bend-Elkhart region to work in-person at enFocus offices in South Bend and Elkhart, Indiana, or Niles, Michigan, and on-site at community sponsors; however, Project Managers will also have the flexibility to work remotely on occasion.

Application Timeline
enFocus is accepting applications on a rolling basis.