JOB DESCRIPTION

The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation (ISRDI) is seeking an Events & Admin Assistant Intern to support our administrative team with programs and events related to our 2024 Summer Diversity Fellowship, external research networks, and our DEI Engagement Sub-Committee.

At ISRDI we believe that the creation of a diverse and inclusive community is central to maintaining the excellence of our projects. As an organization, we aspire to represent diversity from our city, our region, and our world to create a space that encourages and embraces inclusiveness, equal opportunity, and respect.

In Summer 2024 we will kick off our 10th Diversity Fellowship Cohort and host our 4th annual conference for our external research networks; we are looking for a Step Up Intern who is interested in a career in communications, human resources, event planning, or diversity, equity and inclusion work, to assist with these programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist Diversity Fellowship Team by setting up for meetings and other events, taking meeting notes as needed, capturing event photos
• Assist conference team with managing conference registrations, preparing conference and workshop participant materials, and provide event support during the conference
• Coordinate catering orders for events throughout the summer
• Take photos of ISRDI at events
• Attend all professional development events
• Work with staff to create and submit End of Summer project
• Work with staff to design and compose professional correspondence
• Use template graphics to create outreach materials for social media
• Assist in other Human Resources and administrative functions and activities as requested and conduct special projects as required.
• Fill-in at front desk for breaks and days off

Work Location: ISRDI is located at 50 Willey Hall, 225 19th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55455

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Enrolled in Achieve Minneapolis Step Up Program
• Matched up with Step Up Employer
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite
• Experience with social media platforms
• Strong attention to detail

About the Department

The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation (ISRDI) is a University-wide research institute that provides a vibrant and highly collaborative interdisciplinary research environment for four interrelated research centers: IPUMS , the Minnesota Population Center , the Life Course Center , and the Minnesota Research Data Center .

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).