Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern

Kids in the Game•New York, NY

4d•$200 - $300•Onsite

About The Position

The People & Culture intern will assist the Chief People Officer in carrying out projects related to the organization’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiative. The P&C DEI Intern needs to possess the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information, including employee data and workforce demographics. They will be detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Kids in the Game offers seasonal internships throughout the year. Internships are typically 14-18 weeks long and Interns would be expected to work between 25-35 hours per week in person at our office location. Below are the dates for each season. Spring 2025: January 13th - May 16th Summer 2025: May 5th - August 22nd

Requirements

The DEI Intern is an undergraduate student or recent graduate who is looking to learn and contribute to organizational practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Participate in meetings with the DEI working group to gain an understanding of the organization’s intended DEI goals for the 2024-2025 program year
Conduct research and content creation DEI newsletters, educational materials, and social media initiatives
Assist with designing and facilitating DEI workshops and modulus
Research and analyze data from company diversity surveys
Internal systems and policies analysis to identify areas for greater alignment with DEI strategies
Attend weekly check-ins (30-60 minutes) with the Chief People Officer each week
Work 3-5 days per week with at least one remote work day
Attend biweekly meetings with the DEI committee/working group
Communicate quickly and efficiently with Chief People Officer via email and Slack
Use organization-wide communication channels and policies (Slack, Gmail, Google Calendar, etc.)
Support the implementation of DEI workshops led by an external facilitator
Facilitate a team exercise focused on improving awareness and understanding of important DEI topics
Facilitate a final presentation for the Kids in the Game leadership team with your DEI research findings and recommendations to improve our DEI work