Spring 2026: Early Talent Access Co-op (January through June)

Work Period: January 2026 through June 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA with the remaining days worked remotely. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Compensation Range: Ranges from $25/hr - $34/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: Are you energized by connecting people with career opportunities that ignite their potential? Do you want to be part of a fast-paced, high-growth team that’s shaping the future of early career recruitment? Are you curious about how employer branding, innovative programming, and relationship-building come together to create an exceptional candidate experience?

If so, join SharkNinja as our Early Talent Access Co-op. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early talent strategy, full-cycle recruiting, employer branding, and program development, all while making a tangible impact on the next generation of SharkNinjas. As a key member of the Talent Access team, you’ll gain firsthand experience in early talent strategy, full-cycle recruiting, employer branding, and hiring operations. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to help drive initiatives that attract, engage, and hire top talent across SharkNinja. From supporting interview coordination to building campus relationships and crafting compelling candidate content, this is an opportunity to learn the end-to-end recruitment process in a company that’s rarely satisfied. If you’re detail-oriented, people-driven, and ready to grow your career in talent, we want to hear from you!

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Contribute to full-cycle recruiting efforts for interns and co-ops, including job postings, resume reviews, interview coordination, and candidate communications
• Support SharkNinja’s Early Talent recruitment strategy by planning and attending campus events, building university partnerships, and managing candidate pipelines
• Collaborate with our Employer Branding and Marketing teams to create engaging content that promotes our programs and culture across digital and campus channels
• Assist with program design and delivery for interns and co-ops, including welcome activities, engagement events, and visibility opportunities
• Research best practices and trends in early talent recruitment, diversity outreach, and intern engagement, and present insights to the team
• Contribute to the planning and execution of internal and external events for candidates, interns, and hiring managers
• Track recruiting metrics and candidate engagement data to inform strategy and improve efficiency
• Share feedback and ideas to help continuously improve our recruitment and program experience

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
• Excellent visual communication skills with strong attention to detail and design, and the ability to tell data-driven stories visually
• Adaptable and flexible, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity utilizing tools such as Canva, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media platforms
• Experienced at planning and executing events
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for early career recruitment, employer branding, and helping others grow professionally
• Prior student leadership experience preferred, including peer mentorship, orientation leadership, admissions, or student ambassador roles

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!