TA Inclusion Intern
Primary Location Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota Job ID R108277 ApplyPatterson Companies has an exciting opportunity to participate in our Summer Internship Program! This internship runs from the beginning of June through August 2025. The intern will participate in meaningful work, along with making contributions to team efforts in our fast paced, people first corporate environment. This internship will be hybrid from our corporate office located in Mendota Heights, MN.
Overview:
The Talent Acquisition and Inclusion Intern will have the opportunity to support a variety of tasks and projects ranging from recruitment to diversity.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an intern must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.
Assist the talent acquisition in sourcing and selection activities:
Research and sourcing including using AI tools to support filling roles across the various business units
Dispositioning candidates in application tracking system
Contribute to branding initiatives/projects
Participating in cross-company intern projects
Assist in planning and executing inclusion and belonging initiatives
Collaborate and support our employee affinity groups
Update cultural calendar and design flyers and activities including monthly celebrations, speaker series and workshops
Provide project status updates and reporting on analytics, surveys, and materials
Required Qualifications
Enrolled and actively pursuingbachelor’s degreefrom accredited degree program
Strong problem-solving and technical capabilities
Strong analytical and communication skills
Highly collaborative with a desire to learn in a professional environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word and Power Point
Physical Demands
Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday
May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment
Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing.
Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers and vendors
Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents.
Environmental Factors
Our corporate office is in an environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.
The compensation for this role will be $21/hr.
The starting pay for this role is $20 - $25 per hour.
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