What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diversity & Inclusion Intern position at ITW?
Company Description
Founded in 1912, ITW is a fortune 250, global industrial company centered on a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer focused solutions are required. ITW’s dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture.
Job Description
Internship Program Overview:
ITW’s interns are encouraged to think and act like entrepreneurs and are provided significant responsibility and autonomy to get things done. As an intern, you will gain substantial personal learning and career development opportunities through ownership of real-world job assignments, strong coaching and mentorship and networking with senior leaders across the Enterprise.
Our campus includes an on-gym, cafeteria, outdoor volley ball courts, one mile of walking trails, employee resource groups, and ample parking. We are one block walk to the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront and activities.
Summary / what you will do:
The Diversity & Inclusion/ Human Resources Intern will combine their education with practical HR experience in core HR areas. This intern will work with the Corporate Talent Team on a variety of assignments that may include projects around talent acquisition, talent management or supporting other functional groups at ITW Corporate.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support and collaborate on the development, promotion, & implementation of D&I Efforts
- Contribute to the growth and development of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups)
- Partner with the Corporate Talent Team on a variety of projects.
- Assist and support ITW’s Enterprise Intern Program
- Support other functional areas (i.e. Employee Communications, Corporate HR, etc.)
- Additional duties & projects may be assigned
What we are looking for:
- Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Economics, Social Justice or related disciples
- Leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills and activities demonstrated through professional, community or extracurricular involvement
- Basic understanding of Human Resources and a desire to pursue a career in HR
- Eagerness to learn, demonstrated curiosity and a drive to excel
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
