Corporate and Community Engagement Intern
About The Position
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com. Our organization's vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life. Our commitment to people, innovation, tenacity, collaboration, and customer focus allows us to fulfill our mission to support the warfighter and national security. Do you have a passion for building community? As the CCE Intern at the Draper, you will join an exceptionally passionate, collaborative, and committed team working together towards our vision of creating a more-welcoming workplace for all of us. Reporting directly to the CCE Partner with access to the Chief Corporate and Community Engagement Officer, you will have exposure to our CCE strategy and work closely with leaders across Draper.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor's / master's degree program.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior or a related field of study
- Strong organizational skills and strong detail-orientation
- Strong communication skills: writing, editing, and verbal communication
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from many communities and cultures
- Ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files
- Vision, passion, and commitment to addressing corporate inclusion
Responsibilities
- Co-op will rotate working between multiple groups within Department to ensure a base knowledge set is experienced for comprehensive professional development.
- Provide assistance to a team, including, but not limited to, clerical duties, processing paperwork, customer service or performing data entry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assist with the planning and execution of CCE initiatives, programs, meetings, and focus groups.
- Complete an assigned CCE capstone project to own from ideation to deployment that supports the overall CCE strategy
- Play a meaningful role in crafting our internal and external engagement goals.
- Support ERG, CSR and volunteer events throughout the summer
- Support with scheduling meetings and lead the development & communication of meeting notes, management of CCE calendar, the creation of materials (slides, flyers, online resources, etc.)
- Provide general administrative and facilitation support to the CCE Partner and Chief Corporate and Community Engagement Officer
- Interface with communications department for creative promotion of CCE activities
- Support mentorship activities and analysis of mentorship program participation
- Actively identify industry best practices and implement process improvements
Benefits
- Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
