Talent Acquisition Intern

With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has evolved from a small family-run business into the nation's leading pet specialty distributor, proudly serving over 10,000 pet retail locations nationwide. At Pet Food Experts (PFX), we do more than distribute the best pet products—we fuel independent pet retailers with passion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to community.

And now, with unprecedented growth and an expanded national footprint, we’re stronger than ever, ready to serve more retailers, support more brands, and make an even bigger impact in the pet industry. If you're an animal lover with a heart for independent businesses and a drive for excellence, we want you on our team!

As part of the Talent Acquisition team, you will join us on a mission to make hiring feel less like a chore and more like a conversation you actually want to have. If you’re a creative, detail-oriented people person who’s ready to dip your paws into the world of recruiting, we’ve got a spot for you on our team!

What You’ll Do

You’ll be an essential partner in all things recruiting; bringing curiosity, creativity, and a knack for showcasing our company’s culture to every project. On any given day, you might…

• Post Jobs & Reach Out to Talent – Help us write and post roles, refresh job postings, and send the kind of outreach emails that don’t end up in the “meh” pile.
• Coordinate Interviews – Be the bridge between candidates and hiring managers, making sure schedules line up and everyone’s in the loop.
• Keep Our ATS Fresh – Maintain data accuracy in the ATS so our hiring process runs like a well-oiled machine.
• Boost Our Employer Brand – Pitch in as needed with light social media, candidate engagement, or Careers Instagram tasks.
• Pitch In On Projects – From updating interview guides to auditing job descriptions and processes—you’ll help us keep our toolkit sharp.
• Join Brainstorm Sessions – Collaborate with the team on hiring strategy, candidate experience, and ways to keep Pet Food Experts a top place to work.
• Create Content – Visit our HQ or Cumberland office occasionally to capture behind-the-scenes magic for our TA Instagram.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who genuinely enjoys sparking conversations and making connections — you’re energized by meeting new people and finding common ground.
• Detail-oriented with an eagle eye for accuracy — whether it’s data entry or proofreading, you catch the little things others miss.
• Creative and social media–savvy — comfortable crafting content that feels authentic and engaging across platforms.
• Organized and adaptable — able to juggle multiple priorities while staying cool under pressure.
• Curious and collaborative — eager to learn, open to feedback, and ready to bring fresh ideas to the table.

Requirements

• Currently an active college student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule during the semester.
• Able to be onsite at our Pawtucket, RI or Cumberland, RI location occasionally for team collaboration, content creation, or special projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional yet approachable style.
• Comfortable with technology including Google Workspace, social media platforms, and (bonus points) Canva.

Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military status, or any protected characteristic.

All employment offers are contingent on passing a criminal background check.