Culture and Belonging Internship January 2026

Riverside Community Care

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Culture and Belonging Internship - Spring Semester

We are seeking a Bachelor or Master Level intern to join our team as a Culture and Belonging intern currently pursuing their degree in Human Resources Organizational Psychology Social Work Public Health Communications or a related field.

Riverside Community Care is seeking a committed and creative Culture & Belonging Intern to support organizational efforts to foster an inclusive engaging and equitable workplace. Under the supervision of the Vice President for Culture & Belonging the intern will assist with the development and coordination of internal Culture & Belonging events trainings communications and staff engagement initiatives.

This internship provides meaningful opportunities to build skills in event planning internal communications and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about workplace culture community-building and organizational learning.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in planning and executing Culture & Belonging employee events including holiday and cultural celebrations staff recognition activities and engagement campaigns.
• Support year-round professional development programming including the coordination of internal workshops and training sessions.
• Collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) providing logistical and communications support for ERG-led activities.
• Help develop materials for internal and external communications related to Culture & Belonging initiatives in partnership with the marketing and recruitment teams.
• Conduct research and support strategic planning to strengthen inclusive messaging in recruitment materials and job postings.
• Collect feedback and participation data from events and trainings to support continuous improvement.
• Provide administrative support for meetings training and learning opportunities hosted by the Culture & Belonging department.
• Contribute to a welcoming and people-centered environment that values respect inclusion and personal accountability.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10 25 hours per week

• Flexible around class schedule!
• Must be available for key staff events and occasional evening engagements with advance notice.

Please note that this internship is unpaid.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Comfort with technology including Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (Zoom Teams).
• Reliable availability for theSpring Semester starting in January
• Valid drivers license and dependable vehicle

Required Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program preferably in Human Resources Organizational Psychology Social Work Public Health Communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in organizational culture.
• Experience planning events supporting trainings or leading peer programs (academic or professional).

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender marital status sexual orientation military status national origin disability or any other characteristic as established by law.