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Position: People and Culture Intern - Summer 2024
Reports To:People and Culture Associate
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)
Duration: June 4 - August 14, 2024
Compensation: Paid Internship (hourly rates will start at $20/hour)
About the Foundation:
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world's most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, supporting local news, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., and reducing corruption in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy, as well as the vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago. More information is at www.macfound.org.
About People and Culture:
The People and Culture team (P&C) is responsible for the Foundation's strategic efforts to design, implement and manage innovative human resources practices and initiatives that attract, develop, engage, support and retain an energized, high-performing, diverse staff in a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The summer intern will mainly provide project support to Learning and Development (L&D) and Benefits while also gaining exposure to the broader People & Culture function.
General Summary of Internship:
Qualifications:
This internship is based in Chicago, Illinois. Our work environment is hybrid with designated in-office days and virtual days. Interns will be required to reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. As a requirement, students "must be returning back to school" to be eligible. Students meeting the minimum requirements should apply through the MacArthur Foundation website (www.macfound.org/jobs). The internship posting is listed under the About Us/ Employment tab.
Position: People and Culture Intern - Summer 2024
Reports To:People and Culture Associate
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)
Duration: June 4 - August 14, 2024
Compensation: Paid Internship (hourly rates will start at $20/hour)
About the Foundation:
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world's most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, supporting local news, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., and reducing corruption in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy, as well as the vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago. More information is at www.macfound.org.
About People and Culture:
The People and Culture team (P&C) is responsible for the Foundation's strategic efforts to design, implement and manage innovative human resources practices and initiatives that attract, develop, engage, support and retain an energized, high-performing, diverse staff in a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The summer intern will mainly provide project support to Learning and Development (L&D) and Benefits while also gaining exposure to the broader People & Culture function.
General Summary of Internship:
- Support maintenance of the L&D and Benefits pages on the MacArthur intranet (the Hub)
- Catalog Foundation newsletters and other materials to increase ease of access and visibility on the Hub for People and Culture news items and benefits documentation
- Streamline staff access to video content within our L&D platform
- Support in data maintenance with our records in Workday
- Conduct employee file audits while adhering to the legal requirements pertaining to document retention
- Assist with drafting and sending correspondence to retirees
- Be a thought partner with special projects around staff engagement and wellness
- Assist in creative special projects using different technology platforms
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program of study
- Demonstrated interest in Human Resources
- Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding organizational abilities, and attention to detail are essential
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage multiple projects
- Research skills, event planning, and social media experience are a plus
This internship is based in Chicago, Illinois. Our work environment is hybrid with designated in-office days and virtual days. Interns will be required to reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. As a requirement, students "must be returning back to school" to be eligible. Students meeting the minimum requirements should apply through the MacArthur Foundation website (www.macfound.org/jobs). The internship posting is listed under the About Us/ Employment tab.
