Interested in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the wine and spirits industry? Join us as a Diversity & Culture Intern. This is an opportunity for development and professional growth with the leading distributor of wine and spirits in New England - Martignetti Companies. This role provides a learning opportunity and real-world experience within the Human Resources function and focuses on DEI, workplace cultural development, and project management. Come have a hands-on learning experience with us!
This position will begin on Monday, May 22nd, and end on Friday, July 28th (10 weeks) and require the intern to travel on-site to Martignetti Companies headquarters in Taunton, MA.
Position Overview
Martignetti Companies is seeking a Diversity & Culture Intern to join our Human Resources team this summer. This intern will partner with our AVP, HR and Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Initiatives manager to research, plan, and execute cultural development and inclusion programs and projects. Our summer interns will have the opportunity to participate in a peer-to-peer cohort group that will meet to ask questions, share experiences, and learn best practices. A final capstone presentation to the Martignetti Leadership team will close the internship session.
Requirements
Internship Program Benefits
Apply classroom knowledge into workplace experience
Develop transferable skills, gain hands-on experience, and work on business initiatives
Gain experience and sharpen your HR, DEI, and project management knowledge and skills
Grow your professional network, build references, and gain mentorship opportunities with HR & industry leaders
A Capstone presentation allows interns to share what they have worked on and what they have learned from the internship program
Key Responsibilities
Assist with research, planning, and implementation of strategic DEI and cultural development initiatives
Build and maintain rapport with company leaders, the HR team, and employees
Assist with employee engagement activities, committees, and/or task force participation
Research and provide recommendations and ideas to help ensure Martignetti Companies employees are supported and engaged
Participate in all internship activities and events scheduled during normal business hours
Support additional special projects on an Ad hoc basis
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
Proficient in Excel / Word / PowerPoint / MS Office
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
Self-motivated, team player who is enthusiastic
Physical Demands and Environment
Work performed requires no measurable physical exertion, may be required to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds
Work requires the employee to bend, kneel, crouch, or reach as may be necessary to accomplish tasks
Work requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks requiring periods of focused mental and visual concentration
Works in a normal office environment
Minimal potential for injury in the performance of duties
Compensation
$18 per hour, 40 hours per week
Martignetti Companies prides itself on being a company where you can bring your best self to work every day. We strive to be an employer of choice where everyone feels that they belong. We do so by acting on our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and offering a substantial benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. All are welcome to apply to work for a company that truly believes its employees are its greatest asset!
Martignetti Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Martignetti Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
