People and Culture Intern - Summer 2024

MacArthur Foundation

Dec 28, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
People, HR & Administration
Chicago

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

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.

MacArthur Foundation

We support people, institutions, and networks building a more just, verdant, peaceful world. ⚖️🌿☮️🌎

Government

Industry

51-200

Employees

1978

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur 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 over-incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing financial capital for the social sector. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy; the strength and vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago; and generating new knowledge about critical issues.