Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summer Internship (June 6 - August 19, 2022) - Remote
Join the people helping people.
For people drawn to serving others through their work, PSCU is a place to thrive, as we serve our credit union members best by taking care of each other first.
If you want to help shape an industry, challenge yourself, and invest in your own future, this is the place for you. PSCU is a highly accessible environment where you’re empowered to think on your feet, work from your heart, and discover the very best version of your professional and personal self. “Our Momentum. Your Moment.”
This application is the first step in seizing your moment.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summer Internship
Duration: June 6 - August 19, 2022
Due to the complexity of the COVID-19 pandemic, this internship will likely be entirely remote, depending on PSCU's onsite business practices by Summer 2022, there is a chance that we may host onsite meetings or events in St. Petersburg, FL
Applications will be reviewed in the order received and for those selected to move forward, interviewing starts January 3, 2021
PSCU Business Unit this Internship Directly Impacts
Talent Division
Being part of the Talent Division at PSCU quite simply means supporting our people – our company’s greatest asset. The Talent Division shapes all aspects of the Employee Experience through the creation and implementation of programs to help attract, retain, develop, and empower our highly skilled, diverse workforce. The Talent Division – which is comprised of our Human Resources, Learning & Organizational Development, Environment & Office Services, and Industry Engagement Teams – is passionate about the culture, engagement, wellbeing, education, leadership, development, safety, and inclusion of all PSCU employees. We collaborate with partners across PSCU to find opportunities impacting credit unions and our team members and embrace ways to support the credit union movement. Working for the Talent Division, your contributions will impact strategic objectives and enable PSCU to deliver on our mission to provide an unparalleled experience for our employees and Owner credit unions.
Talent Acquisition
The Talent Acquisition team works collaboratively to provide innovative solutions that attract top talent in order to meet the needs of PSCU while encouraging meaningful relationships that shape and promote a culture of inclusivity. We are committed to delivering on our Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
DEI
The DEI function cultivates a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community at PSCU where differences are embraced and treasured. We embrace diversity – of culture, of background, of perspective, of beliefs, of personality and thought – so, as one, we can achieve the greatest outcome. We work together with our employees and business leaders for balanced positive change creating an even stronger PSCU by honoring our unique talents and experiences. Together, we celebrate individuality while we act as a community.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Internship Goals and Objectives
As the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Intern at PSCU, you will join a committed team working together towards creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. Reporting directly to the VP of DEI, you will have exposure to our DEI strategy and will work alongside our DEI Program Manager learning how to develop and implement DEI programs to obtain our DEI goals. As our DEI Intern, you will also work closely with the DEI Steering Committee to coordinate and facilitate activities that ultimately drive our strategy forward.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Assist with the planning and execution of diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives, programs, meetings, and focus groups.
Complete an assigned special DEI project to own from ideation to deployment that supports the overall DEI strategy.
Play a meaningful role in crafting the DEI Week celebration.
Use comprehensive research of business requirements and HR industry and trends to advise activities
Assist in integrating disparate talent efforts, initiatives, data, and communication and bring programs and activities to life in a meaningful way.
Provide general administrative and facilitation support to the VP, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
Actively identify and implement process improvements.
Understand challenges and needs of stakeholder audiences for effective communication and adoption.
Partner with the Employment Branding, Employee Experience, and Internal Communications teams to develop core positioning and messaging for program offerings.
Our Program
When selecting a company for your career are you someone that values bettering communities and the people that live in those communities? Are you looking for an organization that is leading in its industry and continues to grow and innovate based on client needs and industry trends? Does the idea of outstanding team culture and a career that fits your life and goals exciting?
The PSCU’s Summer Internship Program provides you – a junior or senior undergraduate student - with the chance to develop and hone your skills in business. We offer the opportunity to build for your future by learning firsthand the Financial and more specifically Credit Union industry through professional inter-organizational experience, coupled with focused learning opportunities in your chosen career path or developmental interest. You’ll also gain insight into our rich history, our unique culture, and our committed social conscience.
Over the course of this 10-week program, it is PSCU's goal to provide our interns not only with a real job experience that better prepares future graduates for their chosen profession, but to provide them the knowledge and experience vital to navigate a business environment.
In our program, interns will engage with a group of their peers in acquiring a knowledge foundation in Credit Unions, the financial industry, Six Sigma, preparing for a job search, presentation skills, and more. You will also be given opportunities to network directly with industry leaders at PSCU.
PSCU Intern Program Entry Qualifications
Completion of sophomore or junior year in an accredited undergraduate degree program with a 3.0/4.0 GPA at time of application.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate thoughts, communicate, completely, and concisely.
Strong, organizational, and detail skills, with the ability to consistently perform as business requests.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to adjust easily when directions and priorities change on short notice.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite® with a heavy emphasis on Excel.
Proficiency in software that applies to your major and function-specific internship.
Passion for learning the Credit Union Industry.
Believe in PSCU's culture and values. Ideal candidates passion for their community as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DEI Internship Requirements
Strong organizational skills and strong detail-orientation
Strong communication skills: writing, editing, and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Vision, passion, and commitment to addressing diversity, equality, and inclusion
Ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files
Ability to manage many competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent team orientation; highly collaborative
We are an Inclusive Atmosphere Where Possibilities are Delivered
“Our Momentum. Your Moment.” At PSCU , the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), you’ll find it’s your time to join our exceptional culture and shine.
If you want to help shape an industry, challenge yourself, and invest in your own future, you’ve come to the right place. PSCU is a highly accessible environment where you’re empowered to think on your feet, work from your heart, and discover the very best version of your professional and personal self.
Powered by supportive leadership and innovative technology, we have exceptional learning, training, and leadership development programs, as well as online courses to help you claim the brighter, more meaningful future you’ve always imagined.
At PSCU, we believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) engages the workforce to achieve superior results. Our mission is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where differences are embraced and treasured. We want you to bring your differences to the table, act as a community, and celebrate individuality. DEI sub-committees assist with the program’s mission and vision by providing guidance, education, communication, and celebration of the driving concepts.
DEI at PSCU
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This is your moment.
PSCU is more than just a place to work. We’re a team that values excellence, innovative thinking, and drive. We offer a great opportunity to work alongside and learn from highly inventive, skilled people passionate about Credit Unions they serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
At PSCU, everything we do recognizes the fact that our employees are our most important asset. That’s why we are committed to a work/life integration that goes above and beyond to ensure that you have quality time at home with your family and/or to pursue outside interests and aspirations. We back this up with generous PTO, the opportunity to work remotely, flexible scheduling, and a management team that understands how to adjust when the unexpected curveballs of life happen.
Check out the comprehensive benefits PSCU has to offer that further solidifies our reputation as a company that just “gets it” when it comes to balancing life’s planned and unplanned events while equipping you with all the tools for growth.
PSCU offers:
Beautiful, state-of-the-art campuses
Endless opportunities for advancement
Competitive wages
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Our benefits package includes:
Medical
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401 k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Legal Plan
Pet Insurance
Adoption Assistance Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
All applications are reviewed by an AIRS Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!
As a matter of operational management limitations and business administrative process parameters, remote position assignments at PSCU are geographically restricted to where PSCU currently operates. At this time, remote position assignments are not available in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Vermont, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, Maine, and West Virginia. As a result, we are unable to proceed with your application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for other available opportunities for which they qualify.
PSCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
PSCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster and the "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement . PSCU will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.
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