People & Culture Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The People and Culture Intern will gain broad exposure to the Foundation’s People & Culture function and provide project and operational support across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Benefits & Compensation, HRIS, P&C Communications, and Special Initiatives. The internship is based in Chicago, Illinois, in a hybrid work environment with designated in-office and virtual days. Interns must reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program and must be returning to school to be eligible. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during the interview process. The internship runs from June 8 to August 11, 2027, and is paid, with hourly rates starting at $22.00. The People & Culture team supports the Foundation’s strategic efforts to develop and manage human resources practices that attract, develop, engage, support, and retain a diverse, high-performing staff, while cultivating a culture grounded in trust, relationships, authenticity, continuous learning, and improvement.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program of study.
- Must be returning to school to be eligible.
- Demonstrated interest in all areas of Human Resources.
- Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a quick and collaborative environment and manage multiple projects.
- Must reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HRIS tools such as Workday.
- Research skills.
- Event planning experience.
- Digital marketing experience.
Responsibilities
- Help review applications and participate in virtual and in-person interviews.
- Partner with the Department Administrator to prepare welcome kits and greet new hires on their first day.
- Partner with the Senior Associate to the Managing Director to set team meeting agendas, team lunches, and quarterly check-ins with international offices.
- Support data integrity and maintenance of applicant records in the ATS/HRIS (Workday).
- Conduct research to develop a needs assessment and process for launching a people analytics strategy aligned with P&C initiatives and Foundation goals.
- Edit pre-recorded Spotlight Series videos and publish them on MacArthur’s intranet site.
- Support maintenance of the Employee Resources, L&D, and Benefits listings and pages on the MacArthur intranet (the Hub).
- Support the handbook review process and updates across all three Foundation offices as needed.
- Contribute as a thought partner on special projects related to staff engagement and wellness.
- Engage in creative special projects using different technology platforms.
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid internship, with hourly rates starting at $22.00.
- Housing assistance for non-local students may be available.
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