Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Our organization’s vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life. Our commitment to people, innovation, tenacity, collaboration, and customer focus allows us to fulfill our mission to support the warfighter and national security.

Do you have a passion for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA)? As the IDEA Intern at the Draper, you will join an exceptionally passionate, collaborative, and committed team working together towards our vision of creating a culture of inclusion. Reporting directly to the IDEA Partner with access to the Chief Diversity Officer, you will have exposure to our IDEA strategy and will learn how to develop and implement IDEA programs to obtain our IDEA goals. As our IDEA Intern, you will work closely with our Employee Resource group leaders and many leaders across Draper.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Assist with the planning and execution of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility initiatives, programs, meetings, and focus groups.

Complete an assigned IDEA project to own from ideation to deployment that supports the overall IDEA strategy.

Play a meaningful role in crafting our IDEA, CSR, and ERG events throughout the summer

Support with scheduling meetings and lead the development & communication of meeting notes, management of IDEA calendar, the creation of materials (slides, flyers, online resources, etc.).

Provide general administrative and facilitation support to the IDEA Partner and Chief Diversity Officer

Actively identify and implement process improvements.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Co-op will rotate working between multiple groups within Department to ensure a base knowledge set is experienced for comprehensive professional development.
• Provide assistance to a team, including, but not limited to, clerical duties, processing paperwork, customer service or performing data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Program Requirements
• Must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s / master’s degree program.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Skills/Abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
 
There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
This position can be partially hybrid remote, however being in the office, when appropriate, is an important part of this experience.

Additional Job Description:

Skills and experience:  

Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Diversity and Inclusion or a related field of study   

Strong organizational skills and strong detail-orientation  

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures 

Vision, passion, and commitment to addressing inclusion 

Ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files  

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.