People and Culture Intern

Issue One • Washington, DC

1d • $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a People and Culture Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting our DEI initiatives, promoting a culture of inclusion, and working collaboratively with our team to ensure an equitable and welcoming environment for all employees. You will have the opportunity to engage in various projects and programs, contributing to advancing our DEI goals and helping us foster an even more inclusive workplace. You will also be working directly with our Operations team on various different administrative tasks to help optimize workflows within the organization.
Our interns are integral members of Issue One. We are a growing office where you will gain hands-on experience in research, communications, event planning, and much more.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience with Excel/Google Sheets to develop DEI dashboard and other measurement tools
• Self-starter who can see projects through to completion
• Commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable political system
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to try new things
• Demonstrated ability to generate ideas and adapt to new projects
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team

Responsibilities

• With guidance from the DEI committee, assist with the completion of our 2026 goals;
• Work closely with the Culture and Finance Manager on organizing company events and professional development opportunities
• Assist with rejuvenating and establishing Employee Resource Groups for those in the democracy-reform field;
• Work with the Ops Team to evaluate DEI efforts in a challenging political environment.
• Plan the bi-monthly DEI Discussion Group, including selecting podcasts, articles, videos, or books that may be the topic of discussion and putting together questions to elevate the conversation;
• Start establishing relationships with potential partners as part of our talent pipeline-building initiatives and continue to make recommendations for improving recruitment and retention;
• Update our DEI dashboard that allows Issue One to monitor the successes or challenges of our various DEI efforts.
• Assist DEI committee with monthly meetings, including developing the agenda, taking meeting minutes, and sharing updates on any DEI-related news;
• Other Responsibilities TBD. Given our Human Resource Department’s fluid nature, duties are subject to change, and new responsibilities might be added based on the program's needs. Therefore, the intern must be able to adapt to program needs and remain optimistic when changes take place.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed