Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
*Note: this role is for a Fall (June to December 2024) Co-op or post-grad Internship*
Our mission to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a DEI/Talent Development Co-op to our global team.
OVERVIEW:
DEI and Talent Development at SharkNinja strives to demonstrate a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous learning & development, modeling inclusive behaviors, proactively managing bias, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all associates. Positively impacting people’s lives every day in every home around the world isn’t just a tagline or catchphrase at SharkNinja. It’s how our associates show up every day!
As a DEI/Talent Development intern, you will play an integral role in helping support the Jobs & Opportunities, Education, and Well-Being pillars.
You will partner with the Head of DEI to implement strategies for building community partnerships, researching industry-standard methodologies, coordinating volunteering opportunities for employees, communicating internally and externally, etc.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
- Partner with the Head of DEI to develop a framework for assessing new requests and investments
- Build content to recruit employees, generate enthusiasm and update employees about DEI activities
- Write, edit, and schedule communications for the company-wide DEI Global newsletter, internal communications platforms, corporate website, social media platforms, etc.
- Serve as a resource for associates seeking to learn more about volunteering, donations, and other ways to become involved in Corporate Impact Investing efforts
- Own the planning and execution of internal and external events
- Research and present on what leading companies are doing to promote DEI & CSR in their organizations
- Collaborate with the Communications, Sustainability, Digital, etc. to raise awareness, support initiatives, plan events and prepare communications
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- Highly detail-oriented and able to work autonomously
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
- Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
- Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
- Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
- Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
- Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”
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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]
