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POSITION SUMMARY
The Intern, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Impact will support programs and initiatives for the department’s CSR and diversity and inclusion (D&I) activities as well as a variety of administrative tasks.
The Internship will run from June to August and require 3 days in person at the 25 Madison office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Research potential non-profit partner organizations to ensure they align with Sony’s philanthropic pillars of giving
Attend and take notes for CSR & Social Impact meetings with internal stakeholders and external non-profit partners
Assist in organizing and executing virtual and in-person employee engagement and volunteer opportunities and activities
Manage and organize CSR & Social Impact digital files, documentation, and physical storage closet to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance
Assist in tracking and maintaining employee volunteer calendar and statistics
Assist in maintaining updated Corporate Membership information for cultural institutions and track employee use
Assist with executing strategies and programs around key cultural/heritage months
Support the department’s efforts to support the Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) at SCA and across the U.S. operating companies
Assist Corporate Communications department with company-wide distribution of relevant updates and events from D&I and non-profit partners
Help update, design, and maintain CSR & Social Impact SharePoint sites, internal newsletters, and team communication channels to ensure timely, engaging, and consistent information sharing
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
The ideal candidate will have/be:
A motivated self-starter and ability to work independently.
Strong research and writing skills.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Detail-oriented approach to execution.
Outstanding communication abilities, verbal and written.
A strong interest in technology and entertainment.
Respect and interest in learning about other cultures.
The target hourly rate for this internship is $19.00 per hour. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.
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