Talent Management and Human Resources Intern

Job Opportunity At University Of Nebraska Foundation

Learn, grow, and develop while helping the University of Nebraska change lives and save lives.

Are you passionate about the opportunity to serve others, positively impacting the employee experience, and learn multiple facets of human resources? Are you energized by creating marketing communications (newsletters, flyers, videos, etc.) and organizing data? Do you want to help administer a top corporate wellness program in the state? Do you want to join a mission-driven organization that is helping to change and save lives through the incredible opportunity of education?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting and meaningful opportunity!

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to inclusion and respect is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation and most importantly, accomplish our mission.

You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System. This paid position offers a flexible schedule of 10-15 hours per week, professional experience, learning opportunities, and a convenient work location in the downtown Lincoln area.

Ways you will make an impact:

• Create, design and market materials such as wellness challenges, steps activities, newsletters, social media posts, emails to all staff, flyers, etc.
• Support all members of the Talent Management and Human Resources department with various projects and duties as assigned, including but not limited to, recruitment, benefits, employee engagement, wellness, and organizational development.
• Assist with scheduling and preparation of various events including contacting external vendors, scheduling rooms, room set up, creating sign-ups, sending confirmations, etc.
• Create Strengths resources and other duties related to our CliftonStrengths programming as part of the foundation's award-winning culture.
• Greet donors and guests while providing reception back-up support as needed.

Who we want:

• Positive and energetic individuals who have a healthy appreciation and excitement for the opportunity to learn.
• Creative problem-solving individuals who bring new and out-of-box ideas to the table.
• Relationship focused and collaborative individuals with interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people.
• Self-motivated and organized individuals who can function independently, as well as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Dependable individuals who are inspired by what they can achieve.
• Adaptable and flexible individuals who can adjust to changing priorities.

What you need:

• Minimum Education: Current undergraduate status/enrollment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
• Preferred Experience: Marketing, communications, or design experience.
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills and relationship building skills.
• Excellent project management and time management skills and abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Canva and aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters and information.
• Candidates will be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• Professional work environment with collaborative opportunities.
• Paid year-round internship opportunities.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities for your career growth.
• Opportunity to gain and develop transferable skills.

Who we are:

• Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America's Favorite Charities.
• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system the University of NebraskaLincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
• With a staff of 260 budgeted positions, the foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising $7.13 in gifts for every dollar spent.
• Winner of Gallup's Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
• Winner of the Governor's Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where all employees feel respected and valued. We will consider all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.

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