Fall 2023 Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Intern

Overview

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern will assist with the daily operations of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and support efforts to develop and maintain DEI initiatives at Sesame Workshop. Candidates should be able to work 20 hours a week.

Please note: Sesame Workshop employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and work in the office two days a week. On the other days the team works from home. The intern would ideally be able to join us in-office on those two days.

Responsibilities

Some tasks will include:

• Ensure external and internal meetings and conference calls are planned effectively and run smoothly by managing invites and conference call details, preparing meeting materials, minutes and actions, coordinating follow-up, and organizing meeting logistics
• Support event coordination including department events and presentations, as well as events for staff to support DEI and culture
• Support Employee Resource Groups as needed, including helping to coordinate meetings, events, and programs
• Maintain and file department/event assets (agendas, research, production schedules, budgets, travel, etc.)
• Provide additional support as needed
• Help research speakers and volunteer opportunities for heritage/awareness months and DEI-related events
• Provide support to administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, travel and arrange expense reports
• Brainstorm additional DEI-related employee engagement opportunities
• Maintain a current database of conferences, workshops, event hosts, and organizational partners

Qualifications/Technical Skills:

• Strong attention to detail, highly organized
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Basic Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a degree
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States
• Must be an undergraduate Junior/Senior
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

You will need to provide a resume and cover letter which outlines your goals for an internship.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Sesame Workshop is Drug‐Free Workplace in an effort to safeguard workplace health, safety, and productivity.

At the Employer’s discretion, employment is contingent upon passing a post offer background check. Fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Flexible work from home options available.