<p>Title</p> <p>Intern - Office of Diversity & Inclusion</p> <p>Open Date 4/30/2025 Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining Division Diversity & Inclusion Location Diversity & Inclusion Reports To Bianca Jones Schedule Various, 25 hours per week Pay Rate Up to $20 per hour Description</p> <p>Earn up to $20 per hour</p> <p>Location: South Bend, IN</p> <p>Department: Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODCI)</p> <p>Reports To: Officer of Diversity and Inclusion</p> <p>Position Type: Part-Time, Internship</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The City of South Bend's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to assist with outreach and supplier diversity initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the City's procurement processes and community engagement efforts. The Intern will support various outreach activities, contribute to the development of supplier diversity programs, and assist with the coordination of events aimed at increasing participation of Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBEs) in city contracts.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Supplier Diversity Support: </li><li>Assist in identifying and engaging potential M/WBEs for City procurement opportunities. </li><li>Support the organization and execution of workshops, webinars, and training sessions focused on supplier diversity. </li><li>Help maintain and update the supplier diversity database and track engagement metrics. </li><li>Assist in the development of educational materials and resources for M/WBEs. </li></ul> <p>Outreach Activities:</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with the ODCI team to plan and implement outreach strategies to increase awareness of the City's diversity initiatives. </li><li>Attend community events, trade shows, and networking functions to promote the City's supplier diversity programs. </li><li>Assist in the creation and distribution of marketing and promotional materials for outreach campaigns. </li><li>Support the development of communication plans to engage diverse businesses and community partners. </li></ul> <p>Administrative Support:</p> <ul> <li>Provide administrative assistance for meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking minutes. </li><li>Assist with data entry, report generation, and analysis of supplier diversity program outcomes. </li><li>Support the coordination of the annual Supplier Diversity Summit and other key events. </li></ul> <p>Research and Analysis:</p> <ul> <li>Conduct research on best practices in supplier diversity and outreach within municipal government. </li><li>Assist in analyzing data related to M/WBE participation and help identify areas for improvement. </li><li>Support the preparation of reports and presentations on diversity and inclusion initiatives. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in Public Administration, Business, Communications, Marketing or a related field. </li><li>Strong interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in the context of public procurement and community engagement. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). </li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. </li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. </li><li>Experience with event planning or community outreach is a plus. </li></ul> <p>Position Requirements Required About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.</p> <ul> <li>AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.* EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement </li></ul> <p>The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.</p> <p>The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).</p> <p>This position is currently accepting applications.</p> <p>Apply Now</p>