Equity & Community Impact Intern

Company: Meet Minneapolis
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

ABOUT MEET MINNEAPOLIS At Meet Minneapolis, our mission is to positively impact the economic and social prosperity of our Minneapolis community by attracting visitors, meetings and events that directly support jobs and local businesses, generating critical revenues. We believe in our shared passion to support the diverse community of Minneapolis through our work and when you're working alongside people who are passionate about their job and the mission of the organization - well, that makes working at Meet Minneapolis a whole lot of fun! Ours is a culture of inclusion and high collaboration. We recognize it's the unique contributions of all of us at Meet Minneapolis that drives our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive and find meaning in their work. Meet Minneapolis HIGHLY encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds, particularly BIPOC candidates, to apply. Position/Title: InternDepartment: Equity & Community ImpactReports to: Vice-President, Equity & Community ImpactStatus: Internship, Hourly, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARYReporting to the VP of Equity & Community Impact, the intern will be fully immersed in the daily operations of the Equity & Community Impact (ECI) department, undertaking various tasks as required. Responsibilities include conducting research, organizing professional development initiatives, crafting, and delivering presentations, designing promotional materials such as flyers and PowerPoint presentations, and representing ECI as an ambassador. This internship opportunity is slated to commence in the summer of 2025, offering approximately 30 hours per week during the summer and transitioning to approximately 15-20 hours per week during the fall academic semester.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with researching, planning, and implementing of strategic initiatives related to Equity & Community Impact (ECI).
• Support document management, including research to update ECI resources guides e.g. Diverse Suppliers guide, Diverse Corporate Social Responsibility guide and Multicultural Media guide.
• Support the development and implementation of new resources and professional development for Meet Minneapolis staff and business partners.
• Contribute innovative ideas and share best practices relevant to ECI.
• Develop, support ECI, and execute ECI professional development.
• Support the daily management of Meet Minneapolis Legacy Project teams.
• Attend external hospitality and tourism industry events.
• Draft communications to update internal and external stakeholders related to ECI.
• Design promotional materials such as flyers and PowerPoint presentations.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  • Enrolled student currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in relevant field of study.
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
  • Preferred one year experience working on ECI models, theories, research or professional development.
  • Demonstrate ability to create and design flyers and other promotional materials.
  • Demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity, and initiative to learn about ECI and the tourism and hospitality industries.SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    • Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
    • Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
    • Demonstrated interest in ECI development, history, models and theories or human resources.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
    • Ability to work on a team and independently on projects and tasks.
    • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
    • Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity.
    • Passionate adherence to organization goals of Service, Collaboration, Inclusion, Passion and Integrity.SALARY
      • Paid internship. $17.00 per hourTIMING
        • Summer 2025 and continuing during the school year (September-May).
        • Hours are flexible based on schedule, approximately 30 hours per week during the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school year.
        • A hybrid schedule with some in-office and remote work will be available.BENEFITS
          • Meet Minneapolis offers a benefits package to interns including: STD/LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k), sick time and personal time.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:
            • Walk, sit, bend and squat.
            • Talk and hear.
            • Grab, pull or bend items.
            • Lift and/or carry items up to 40 pounds.
            • View items at a close and distant range.
            • Sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time.
            • Use computers for extended periods of time.WORKING CONDITIONS
              • General office environment.
              • Attend Meet Minneapolis client and member events.Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than as "at will" relationship.Meet Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.
                
                
                Compensation details: 17-17 Hourly Wage
                
                
                
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