Early Careers & Interns Specialist

About the role

Cohere is expanding its Talent Team and seeks an Early Careers & Interns Specialist to design and run global programs that attract, develop, and retain top student and recent‑graduate talent. You will own the end‑to‑end intern pipeline, partner with universities, and ensure a world‑class experience for early‑career professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic early‑talent programs with clear goals for intern and graduate pipelines.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle for hundreds of interns worldwide, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Build and maintain partnerships with top universities and colleges to source high‑potential candidates.
• Develop employer branding strategies targeted at student markets and represent Cohere at career fairs and on‑campus events.
• Coordinate mentor/buddy pairing, progress check‑ins, performance reviews, and long‑term retention initiatives.
• Track program metrics such as conversion rates, retention, and ROI, and continuously improve the intern experience.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in global early‑careers, internships, or graduate recruitment, preferably for technical roles.
• Proven expertise in international university partnership development and campus recruitment for STEM fields.
• Demonstrated ability to build inclusive, equitable intern programs with strong project‑management skills.
• Experience tracking and analysing program metrics and developing learning objectives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholder groups.

What we offer

• Weekly lunch stipend of $75 (or equivalent in local currency).
• Full health, dental, and mental‑health benefits.
• Retirement plans including RRSP matching, 401(k), and pension scheme.
• 100% parental‑leave top‑up for up to 6 months.
• Annual enrichment benefits for arts, culture, fitness, and workspace improvements.
• Education stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
• 6 weeks of paid vacation and budget for travel to other offices.
• Remote‑friendly work model with co‑working benefits and home‑office stipend.