The primary purpose of the Inclusion & Belonging (I&B) Intern for the Utah Jazz is to partner with the I&B Manager and other collaborators to ensure that the company proactively embraces diversity, promotes a culture of belonging, and cultivates inclusive environments for the organization. This internship provides the opportunity to work on relevant projects that contribute to the organization’s success while developing personal and business insight. The right candidate will communicate well with collaborators across multiple teams, be a strong problem-solver, a quick learner, and possess the desire to leave a positive impact on both the organization and the community.

This is a part-time role averaging 20-25 hours per week with an opportunity to work hybrid.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand community dynamics to help educate employees with relevant insights, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse audiences that we serve
• Review current practices and policies, assessing, and analyzing alignment with the I&B framework
• Assist with developing and driving inclusion and belonging results, initiatives, and programs, by crafting, improving, and implementing programs and processes to champion employee engagement and retention
• Accompany I&B Manager to networking events with local community partners to cultivate relationships and share standard processes
• Participate in the Culture of Inclusion Committee initiatives and provide administrative support as needed
• Provide production support for events and programming, including collaborating closely with vendors, project timelines, etc
• Embrace a culture of inclusion and belonging where guests and team members feel welcomed, valued, and heard
• Support People & Culture (HR) staff with administrative projects
• Participate in intern program group projects, meetings, and events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Highly skilled oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Google Workspace preferred
• Handle confidential information with a high level of professionalism and discretion
• Phenomenal interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with staff at all levels
• Proactive, flexible, and a strong decision-making ability
• Excellent time management skills with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines

Competencies:

• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives vision and purpose - Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Decision quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives results - Consistently achieves results, even under ambitious circumstances.
• Courage - Confident in addressing difficult issues and providing a voice for employees.

Physical Demands:

• Position may require local travel
• Position will require maneuvering throughout the practice facility and arena
• This person must be able to effectively communicate
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs
• This person must be able to lift 20 lbs

The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at recruiting@utahjazz to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and The Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.