Position Summary:

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Department is responsible for developing high impact programs, events, and communication materials that enhance the DEIB strategy. The DEIB Intern will collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and management to successfully plan and execute a variety of programs, trainings, communication and design the annual DEIB Report to further the DEIB journey both within and outside the organization.

Work Location: Onsite or Hybrid; A combination of working from home/remotely and at MSUFCU Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI
Work Schedule: Part-Time 15-25/week; Hours will be scheduled based on student's school schedule and business hours (8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday)
Paid Hourly Internship - $18.00+/hour
Duration: Fall Semester with potential to continue into future semesters

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DEIB Intern:

• Assist with developing high impact resources and programs that support our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives
• Assist with and attend Affinity Group meetings and events
• Meet with the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging team bi-weekly to discuss progress on individual projects and for guidance in areas needing assistance
• Assist with developing and communicating internal and external content to promote DEIB activities, initiatives, and messages for both the internal audience, members, and for recruiting purposes
• Assist with cultivating partnerships with community members, community organizations, and suppliers aligned to evolve our DEIB strategy to include member experiences with assistance
• Assist with conducting research and benchmarking analysis, including monitoring and reporting on DEIB topics, to identify best practices and make recommendations for strategies and solutions that support a culture of inclusion
• Research external inclusion developments, opportunities, and trends and use findings to drive ideation to support future products, marketing, and messaging decisions
• Participate in training activities within your department or branch and with the learning and talent development department; such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in any subject matter
• Knowledge of current events affecting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce
• Ability to commute to East Lansing and surrounding areas for events
• Must have an understanding or desire to learn about the diversity landscape, including the connection to talent acquisition and learning and development
• Ability to be innovative, decisive, exhibit integrity, and build trust
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral along with the ability to present information effectively to staff and members
• Fosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment
• Ability to effectively manage project progress and deadlines

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
• Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
• This position is able to work in onsite or hybrid working arrangements

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be constructed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty. MSU Federal Credit Union is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.