FLEX - Emerging Leaders I (Intern) - United States

Cisco•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The FLEX Emerging Leaders internship is a 12-week leadership development program at Cisco within the People, Policy, and Purpose (3P) Organization. The program is designed to preview Cisco’s full-time rotational program. Interns support a key project in a 3P business area and work with their cohort on a team sprint. Project placements may be within People & Communities, Policy, or Purpose organizations, including areas such as HR, government affairs, strategy and planning, Country Digital Acceleration, environmental, social, and governance, social impact and inclusion, and real estate. Participants work as People and Communities Representatives, contribute to the FLEX community, and engage with leaders, managers, cross-functional teams, and other program members. They also take part in professional development workshops, function-specific training, and business seminars. This posting advertises potential opportunities; the exact role may not be open at the time of application, and applications are accepted until further notice.

Requirements

Be a rising senior in a certification program from a boot camp, apprenticeship, community college, or four-year university.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership skills and an ability to motivate change.
Ability to think strategically, collaborate across diverse business functions, and articulate how people, policy, and purpose initiatives drive business outcomes; prior HR or functional experience is not required.
Passion for driving meaningful organizational impact and solving complex enterprise challenges.
Adaptability, curiosity, and a desire to make a difference across a diverse ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Work on a 12-week project in a key business area.
Collaborate with the cohort on a team sprint that delivers a high-value project to a key stakeholder group, culminating in a presentation to Cisco leadership.
Collaborate and network with leadership, managers, cross-functional teams, and other members of the FLEX community.
Contribute to the FLEX community by participating in programming and community events.
Participate in professional development workshops, function-specific training, and business seminars.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Potential eligibility for Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to continued employment and vesting conditions.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days.
Vacation time or flexible vacation time off, depending on exempt status and eligibility.
Sick time off.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.