Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) Intern - Summer 2025

Position Summary:

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Department is responsible for developing high impact programs, events, and communication materials that enhance the DEIB strategy. Employees in this position will collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and management to successfully plan and execute a variety of programs, trainings, communication and design the annual DEIB Report to further the DEIB journey both within and outside the organization.

Work Location: Hybrid or Onsite; Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI
Work Schedule: Full-Time up to 40 hours/week; 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday
Paid Hourly Internship - $18.00+/hour
Duration: Summer Semester beginning May 14th, with potential to continue during the school year (part time hours available)

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with developing high impact resources and programs that support our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives
• Assist with and attend Affinity Group meetings and events
• Meet with the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging team bi-weekly to discuss progress on individual projects and for guidance in areas needing assistance
• Assist with developing and communicating internal and external content to promote DEIB activities, initiatives, and messages for both the internal audience, members, and for recruiting purposes
• Assist with cultivating partnerships with community members, community organizations, and suppliers aligned to evolve our DEIB strategy to include member experiences with assistance
• Assist with conducting research and benchmarking analysis, including monitoring and reporting on DEIB topics, to identify best practices and make recommendations for strategies and solutions that support a culture of inclusion
• Research external inclusion developments, opportunities, and trends and use findings to drive ideation to support future products, marketing, and messaging decisions
• Participate in training activities within your department or branch and with the learning and talent development department; such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws
• Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High school diploma required
• Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in any subject matter
• Active involvement in student organizations preferred
• Knowledge of current events affecting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce
• Ability to commute to East Lansing and surrounding areas for events
• Must have an understanding or desire to learn about the diversity landscape, including the connection to talent acquisition and learning and development
• Ability to be innovative, decisive, exhibit integrity, and build trust
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral along with the ability to present information effectively to staff and members
• Fosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment
• Ability to effectively manage project progress and deadlines

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
• Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
• This position is able to work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements

Disclaimer:

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.