Employee Engagement Intern

Employee Engagement Intern

The Employee Engagement Intern will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of employee engagement initiatives across the organization, with a primary focus on Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and observance event programming. This internship offers hands-on experience in event logistics, internal communications, and cross-functional collaboration. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects that enhance employee connection, belonging, and engagement across our diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the coordination and execution of ERG-led and council-led events, including observance month activities, virtual and in-person programs, and recognition events
• Support logistics for events and meetings (e.g., scheduling, creating event materials, ordering supplies, coordinating catering/space/technology)
• Help maintain and update ERG and engagement council planning tools, calendars, and tracking documents
• Support internal communication efforts, including drafting promotional emails, event descriptions, Teams messages, and SharePoint content
• Attend ERG and council meetings to take notes, summarize action items, and support follow-ups
• Track event attendance and engagement metrics for reporting purposes
• Provide administrative support for budget tracking and vendor coordination
• Conduct benchmarking and research on engagement best practices and programming
• Support other employee engagement projects and initiatives as assigned

Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required.

Work Type: Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communication, Business, Public Health, or a related field Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
• Strong interest in employee engagement, event planning, or HR strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with Teams and SharePoint is a plus
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment

What You'll Gain:

• Practical experience in employee engagement strategy and event planning
• Exposure to ERG operations
• Mentorship and guidance from engagement and healthcare professionals in a leading healthcare organization
• Opportunities to contribute ideas, present work, and make a real impact on employee culture

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.