Human Resources Intern

About Us

Franklin Dental Care & Dentures is a high-volume dental practice providing essential oral healthcare to our community. As the only Medicaid provider within a 30-mile radius, we serve a critical role in the City of Franklin and surrounding areas.

We are currently expanding our team of dentists, dental assistants, and administrative staff. To support this growth, we are building a strong, system-driven HR function focused on recruiting, outreach, and operational efficiency.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated student (College Level) interested in Human Resources or Business Operations.

You will work directly within our hiring and operations systems, helping us:

• Build and manage talent pipelines
• Expand outreach to students and professionals
• Support dentist recruiting efforts (high-impact priority)
• Improve how we attract and hire talent

This role begins fully on-site to ensure proper training. Hybrid flexibility is earned based on performance, reliability, and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Hiring Pipeline

• Create and manage job postings across Indeed, Handshake, and Workable (ATS)
• Screen resumes across multiple roles:
  • Front Desk / Administrative
  • Dental Assistants
  • Interns (HR, IT, Outreach)
  • Nonprofit roles, including Director-level candidates
• Evaluate candidates based on reliability, grit, and coachability
• Maintain structured candidate notes and move applicants through the pipeline

Outreach, Recruiting & Job Advertising

• Promote open roles through outreach to:
  • Universities and dental schools
  • Career centers and student organizations
  • Professional and community networks
• Support advertising strategies to increase visibility of key roles, especially dentist and clinical positions
• Help identify new ways to reach qualified candidates in healthcare and dentistry
• Track outreach efforts and follow up with potential candidates

Interview Coordination & Communication

• Conduct initial phone screenings
• Coordinate interviews with leadership
• Maintain professional and timely communication with candidates

HR Systems & Operations

• Maintain accurate applicant tracking and documentation
• Assist in refining hiring processes as the organization grows
• Identify repetitive tasks that can be improved or automated

Additional Growth Opportunities

• Support additional initiatives across our nonprofit, Bright Smiles Community Outreach, including outreach, event coordination, and community engagement
• Opportunity to assist in areas such as marketing, content creation, and brand awareness based on your interests

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program (Business, HR, or Communications preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to take initiative and manage responsibilities independently
• Professional demeanor appropriate for a healthcare environment

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a real healthcare operation
• Exposure to recruiting, hiring systems, and business operations
• Experience working on high-impact hiring (including dentist recruitment)
• Development of professional skills in:
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Operations
  • Outreach
• A role that can grow into increased responsibility over time

What We’re Looking For

We prioritize:

• Reliability — consistent follow-through and accountability
• Grit — ability to perform in a fast-paced, structured environment
• Coachability — willingness to learn and improve quickly

This role is best suited for students who want real experience and responsibility, not observation.

Growth Opportunity

This is an ongoing position with no fixed end date. High-performing interns may:

• Take on increased ownership of recruitment systems
• Expand into higher-level outreach and operations work
• Earn hybrid or remote flexibility

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Dental Care & Dentures is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.