Recruiting Operations Internship Fall 2026
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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Varda
Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX Blue Origin major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures Lux Capital Founders Fund Caffeinated Capital General Catalyst and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo California where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles equipment and materials are built integrated and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington DC and Huntsville AL.
Join Varda and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
About This Role
Fall internships will range between the months of August and December.All dates dependent upon the university schedule of the selected students. Internships are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles CA. To be considered for this internship candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
As part of the Recruiting team you will work on projects aimed at improving the efficiency and scalability of Vardas university recruiting this role you will support fall university recruiting by building contact decks for target schools preparing and organizing swag for career fairs and helping coordinate logistics for on-campus events. You will assist in conducting interviews taking structured notes tracking recruiting metrics and scheduling team meetings. This role will also include travel to career fairs and direct support of on-site recruiting activities.
Internships at Varda are designed for students looking to grow both professionally and operationally while contributing to high-impact initiatives. You will work closely with a collaborative team in a fast-paced startup environment gaining exposure to how top talent is identified engaged and brought into a cutting-edge aerospace company. Were committed to providing an experience where your contributions directly support Vardas growth and success.
Responsibilities
- Support University Recruiting: Build and maintain contact decks for target schools and programs
- Career Fair Preparation: Organize and manage swag materials and logistics for recruiting events
- Event Support: Travel to and assist with on-campus recruiting and career fairs
- Interview Coordination: Help schedule interviews support interview logistics and take structured notes
- Recruiting Operations: Assist with scheduling team meetings and coordinating internal communication
- Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on key recruiting metrics and pipeline performance
Basic Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university
- Previous experience with event coordination administrative support or operational tasks
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced detail-oriented environment
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Previous internship or experience in operations recruiting or coordination
- Experience with spreadsheets tracking data or reporting metrics
- Interest in space pharma or high-growth startups
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $33.00
- Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
- Commuter benefit to support local transportation
ITAR Requirements
Varda like all employers must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than U.S. Persons as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items our current policy is to only hire U.S. persons who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
US person means: U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e. individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)
Learn more about the ITAR here.
Benefits
- Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
- Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
- 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
- Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
- Health insurance including Vision and Dental
- Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
- Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)
Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit qualifications and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race color gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity martial status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verifyprogram.
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Required Experience:
Intern
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About Company
Expanding the economic bounds of humankind with the world's first orbital manufacturing & reentry platform.
