People & Culture Associate

Chicago Bulls • Chicago, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Chicago Bulls People & Culture Associate is a hands-on opportunity for an early-career professional to support employee engagement and learning & development initiatives that shape the employee experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both bringing experiences to life and supporting employee growth. The Associate will play a key role in coordinating programs, supporting events, and contributing to the continuous improvement of People & Culture initiatives, while gaining exposure to how engagement, development, and data come together to drive impact. This role will participate in the Bulls Rookie Program and is scheduled to start in September 2026 and continue until the conclusion of the 26-27 season.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Positive, proactive mindset with a willingness to learn
• Interest in employee engagement, workplace culture, or learning & development
• Experience supporting events, programs, or projects (academic, internship, or extracurricular)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools as well as survey platforms
• Curiosity about how organizations use data and tools (including AI) to improve employee experience

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience in the Human Resources field is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of training and learning programs, including leadership development cohorts, skill-building workshops, and compliance training
• Support scheduling, communications, materials preparation, and participant tracking
• Help organize and maintain learning resources, toolkits, and internal content libraries
• Contribute to the preparation of materials for sessions and program delivery
• Support promotion and awareness of learning opportunities (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, internal programs, etc.)
• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives, including events, appreciation programs, and culture-building moments
• Assist with event logistics such as vendor coordination, scheduling, materials, and on-site execution
• Support Employee Resource Group (ERG) Council operations, including meeting logistics, communications, agendas, materials, and follow-up action tracking
• Help maintain ERG calendars, membership rosters, and shared resources
• Help manage elements of recognition programs (e.g., monthly raffle, tracking nominations, supporting recognition moments)
• Contribute to internal communications that promote events, initiatives, and participation
• Help gather feedback from employees to support ongoing improvement of engagement efforts
• Provide day-to-day coordination support across People & Culture programs and initiatives
• Help manage calendars, timelines, and logistics to ensure programs run smoothly
• Support cross-functional coordination with internal partners as needed
• Assist with preparing materials and presentations for team initiatives
• Support the collection and organization of basic data across engagement and learning programs (e.g., attendance, participation, feedback)
• Maintain trackers and spreadsheets to ensure information is accurate and up to date

Benefits

• Relocation stipend
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time-off including paid leave and sick pay
• Complimentary home game tickets, parking, and gym access
• Complimentary snacks, lunch and dinner (dinner if working games / events)
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level