Intern, Talent Management – Talent & Performance

Breakthrough T1D • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes. Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it. If you’re a sharp, motivated student who’s eager to turn your academic passion for Talent Management into real-world impact, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, advocacy, and improving everyday life for the T1D community. We drive the most promising scientific breakthroughs forward, champion access to care, and equip millions of people with the resources they need to thrive. Our mission is bold and urgent — and our people are at the center of making it happen. Why this internship matters We’re redesigning our performance management system from the ground up — and you’ll be right in the middle of it. This is hands-on, meaningful Talent Management work, not coffee runs or busywork. Working closely with our AVP of Talent Management, TM Program Manager, and VP of Total Rewards, you’ll help shape a core talent program for a global, mission-driven nonprofit and see exactly how strategy becomes process, process becomes programs, and programs shape culture. You’ll also complete a capstone project tailored to your interests, present it to the leadership team, and walk away with a portfolio-worthy deliverable. And if you’re exploring a future career with us, this role is a strong pipeline into full-time opportunities at Breakthrough T1D. Location: New York, NY or Washington, DC preferred — but exceptional remote candidates welcome

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Human Resources, Psychology, I/O Psychology, Organizational Development, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Strong communication skills — writing, presenting, synthesizing.
• High organization and follow-through.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to be part of a supportive, fast-paced team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Genuine curiosity about how organizations grow, develop, and support their people.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for performance management, employee development, and mission-driven work.
• Graduate-level coursework in HR, OD, or I/O Psychology.
• Ability to design clean, polished PowerPoint slides.
• Experience interpreting data or spotting trends.
• Interest in HR tech or digital talent tools.
• Experience working with AI, LLMs, or other cutting-edge technologies

Responsibilities

• Help plan and facilitate design sessions with leaders across the organization.
• Create sharp, executive-ready PowerPoint materials.
• Dive into performance management best practices, trends, and philosophies.
• Turn research into insights we can actually use.
• Connect best practices to what we’re hearing from leaders and staff.
• Build clear, digestible summaries to help internal partners understand the program.
• Keep project plans, timelines, and trackers up to date.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and summarize action items.
• Serve as a helpful, responsive point of contact for internal partners.
• Support initiatives across recruiting, onboarding, learning, engagement, and succession planning based on team priorities.

Benefits

• Breakthrough T1D offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, voluntary benefits, flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts, an employee assistance program (EAP), life and disability insurance, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off.
• Benefits may vary by job level and full time or part time status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed