(Summer) DEI/Talent Development Intern: May to August 2024

*Note: this role is for a Spring (January to June 2024) co-op or post-graduate internship*

Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love.  As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a DEI/Talent Development Co-op to our global team. 
OVERVIEW: 
DEI and Talent Development at SharkNinja strives to demonstrate a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous learning & development, modeling inclusive behaviors, proactively managing bias, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all associates. Positively impacting people’s lives every day in every home around the world isn't just a tagline or catchphrase at SharkNinja. It's how our associates show up every day! 
As a DEI/Talent Development intern, you will play an integral role in helping support the Jobs & Opportunities, Education, and Well-Being pillars.
You will partner with the Head of DEI to implement strategies for building community partnerships, researching industry-standard methodologies, coordinating volunteering opportunities for employees, communicating internally and externally, etc.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
- Partner with the Head of DEI to develop a framework for assessing new requests and investments
- Build content to recruit employees, generate enthusiasm and update employees about DEI activities
- Write, edit, and schedule communications for the company-wide DEI Global newsletter, internal communications platforms, corporate website, social media platforms, etc.
- Serve as a resource for associates seeking to learn more about volunteering, donations, and other ways to become involved in Corporate Impact Investing efforts
- Own the planning and execution of internal and external events
- Research and present on what leading companies are doing to promote DEI & CSR in their organizations
- Collaborate with the Communications, Sustainability, Digital, etc. to raise awareness, support initiatives, plan events and prepare communications
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- Highly detail-oriented and able to work autonomously
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion
We were voted 2022 Best Places to Work in Boston and 100 Best Large Companies to Work For. We strive to get smarter and are dedicated to integrating DEI in our processes, practices, and policies. Some of our benefits include 4 Global DEI subcommittees, 8 Affinity Groups, 5 Business Resource Groups, Cultural Celebrations, Summer Half-Day Fridays, Volunteer Impact Day/Activities, Mentorship & Coaching Programs more.
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