Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

This is a 12-week internship during summer 2025.

We are seeking a highly motivated Market Researcher/Talent Sourcer Intern to join our dynamic Recruiting team and drive top of funnel profiles in addition to acting as strategic partners to our Recruiters and Hiring teams.You will partner closely with our Market Researchers/Sourcers, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers to ensure we successfully achieve the talent-density hiring needs for Coinbase by employing diverse channels to actively seek potential candidates, engage with passive candidates, and cultivate a variety of talent pipelines for a wide variety of roles. This internship will provide hands-on sourcing and market data gathering experience, including strategic sourcing techniques, reviewing candidate profiles, developing effective communications skills, project management, and collaborating with key stakeholders for success.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

You will partner with Recruiters and other Sourcers to:

Identify and build a pipeline of potential prospects for various Core roles and assess candidate fit against the specifications of a position
Assist in sourcing appropriate prospects / candidates and how they match against the key selection criteria and support the recruitment process at top of funnel
Assist in providing insights on the global external talent market
Assist in the development of the job description, search strategy and target list of companies
Assist in gathering relevant information regarding appropriate target companies

Support the Coinbase employment brand and learn about employee benefits, salary, incentive programs, and our culture to share with candidates
Utilize our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse) and other software to support your work
Focus on providing a positive candidate experience by ensuring appropriate follow up and professional communication with candidates at all levels in the process
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Provide sourcing support for other Talent Acquisition colleagues as needed

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

Previous internship experience in an HR, Recruiting or Business Administration role preferred
Proficient in Google suite
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Efficient multi-tasking and prioritization skills
Critical thinking and problem solving

Nice to haves:

Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology/Organizational Psychology or a related discipline.

Position ID: P62574

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range:

$30—$30 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).

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