Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern (Summer 2025)
Position Summary
NYSTRS Executive division seeks a highly motivated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) intern to support the DEI Department in programming and administrative tasks and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be enrolled in a full-time bachelor's or master's degree program with at least one semester left to complete all degree requirements after the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel
- Experience with or knowledge of office environment norms
- Experience and comfort speaking to a large cross-functional, multi-level group
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Significant attention to detail
- Ability to show initiative and work independently
Work Modality
This position is subject to a hybrid work schedule.
Job Duties
The duties for the DEI student intern will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop and deliver educational programming on inclusive leadership within the workplace
- Facilitate departmental programming relative to yearly dates of celebrations
- Identify new strategies for employee engagement noting research on organizational DEI
- Assist DEI staff with carrying out ongoing initiatives
- Track progress, priorities, and deadlines of various DEI projects
- Assistance with departmental internet/intranet site upkeep
Salary Grade
This is a non-graded position.
Salary Range
$20.00 an hour
Job Type
Temporary