WHY WORK AT BNL?
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S.
Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, Brookhaven Lab brings world-class facilities and expertise to the most exciting and important questions in basic and applied science—from the birth of our universe to the sustainable energy technology of tomorrow. We operate cutting-edge large-scale facilities for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Laboratory’s almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000 visiting researchers from around the world. Our award-winning history, including seven Nobel Prizes, stretches back to 1947, and we continue to unravel mysteries from the nanoscale to the cosmic scale, and everything in between. Brookhaven is operated and managed by Brookhaven Science Associates, which was founded by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University, and Battelle, a nonprofit applied science and technology organization.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The Human Resources (HR) Directorate, led by the Associate Lab Director for Human Resources (ALD HR)/Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), manages all Human Capital Management functions initiatives including, but not limited to, scientific and non-scientific employment, compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations, training and development, inclusion and diversity, occupational medicine, and guest/user/visitor center. The HR Directorate supports a highly diverse, multicultural and international population of employees, guests and users.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Talent Management Team within the Human Resources Directorate is seeking one highly motivated student to intern to support the organization’s efforts to promote and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an intern, you will assist with administrative tasks, professional development and engagement related to our DEI work with learning opportunities in the following areas:
- Participate in meetings to gain an understanding of the Talent Management team’s DEI goals for the 2021-2022 fiscal year
- Assisting in the development of a DEI dashboard, reviewing available data, and working with the supervisor to identify appropriate metrics for dashboard reporting features
- Supporting and assisting the Talent Acquisition Team with outreach for job requisitions to the National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center’s Disability Employment Source Job Board and others
- Assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of DEI trainings and other programs to include the Veterans Hiring Initiative
- Support training initiatives by tracking learning and development program metrics and reporting
- Research supplemental DEI educational content
- Assisting with communications, scheduling, and tracking for employee development programs
POSITION REQUIREMENT:
- Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college AND is entering their junior or senior year as an undergraduate (at the time of application)
- Available part time during the academic semester, 15-hours per week
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to show the effective use of analytics and data
- Ability to interact and work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization
- Ability to be flexible and work independently on all required project tasks
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- This opportunity is eligible for telecommuting and remote work options
