Internship Program Manager

Internship Program Manager Department: Recruiting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000 / year

Description Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on - rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

The Internship Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Astrolab's internship program. This role partners closely with Recruiting, Engineering, Operations, and business leaders to attract, hire, onboard, and support interns across technical and business functions. The Intern Program Manager will create a positive intern experience while ensuring consistent recruiting processes, university engagement, program coordination, and compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations. This position will report to the Manager of Technical Recruiting.

What you'll do: Develop and manage Astrolab's internship program from planning through program completion

Partner with hiring managers to identify internship needs and coordinate recruiting activities

Build and maintain relationships with universities, student organizations, and other early career talent sources

Coordinate intern recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and offboarding activities

Plan and facilitate intern orientation, training, networking events, and final presentations

Track program metrics and recommend improvements to recruiting strategies and the overall intern experience

Maintain internship documentation and ensure OFCCP compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations

Collaborate with Recruiting, People Operations, and business leaders to support a positive and consistent intern experience

What you'll bring: Basic Qualifications 3+ years of experience coordinating internship programs, university recruiting, talent acquisition, program management, or related experience

Experience building or scaling internship or early career programs

Experience partnering with universities, student organizations, and faculty to build talent pipelines

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field

Experience supporting engineering, aerospace, or other technical organizations

Experience managing intern conversion programs and measuring hiring outcomes.

Familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, and employment law as it relates to university recruiting.

Experience managing intern conversion programs and measuring hiring outcomes

Project management experience

Benefits and Perks Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration

Equity ownership in the company

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Home office set up reimbursement

Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site

Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

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