Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Intern

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services. Interning with us means you will be able to jumpstart your future career by getting valuable hands-on learning experience while you work on priority business projects that will greatly enhance your resume. Your 12-week internship will include training, coaching and mentoring, while working in a supportive work environment that prioritizes diversity, all while you represent a superior telecommunications company.

Internship Experience:

Astound offers interns the opportunity to participate in company- and market-impacting projects, while learning about the industry, your chosen field, and leadership. Interns will experience the following:

• Management partnership to align internship goals with learning goals.
• Projects and hands-on-experience to be used in a portfolio, CV, or resume.
• Mentor guidance on career development.
• Leadership and skills training.
• Networking opportunities with senior leaders and executives.
• Weekly speaker series providing you with valuable tools to use now and in the future.

Position Overview:

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Intern will primarily support ongoing DEI initiatives by creating processes that help inspire, develop, and lead diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. The intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various projects related to DEI events and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) materials.

Where you will work:

• This opportunity offers the flexibility to work from your home office or a nearby Astound office, or a combination of both.

A Day in the Life of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Intern:

• Support project management and coordination of DEI initiatives.
• Research best practices, contribute to the development of new approaches, i.e., training, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvement of DEI programming and policies.
• Provide updates on new trends in DEI events, initiatives, and actions that may be relevant to the communications and cable industries.
• Provide administrative support for events, meetings, and briefings including scheduling, tracking RSVPs, and developing and distributing materials for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as needed.
• Participate in DEI presentation at New Hire Orientation.
• Participate in all internship activities and events planned.
• Brainstorm creative topics for speaker series/lunch and learns/panel discussions.
• Assist with DEI page design on intranet and external website.
• Assist with social media content and review.
• Draft documents and templates in alignment with DEI initiatives.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Google Suite.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in time-sensitive situations; aptitude to coordinate multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, drive projects forward, and ask questions.

Education:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in DEI, Human Resources, Communications, or related field.

Compensation:

The base compensation for this position is $20.00 per hour. The base pay represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job.

Company Mission:

Take Care of our Customers
Take Care of Each Other
Do What We Say We Are Going To Do
Have Fun!

EEO Statement

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace, support, and thrive on each other's differences to maximize the experience of our teammates and our community. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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