INROADS Intern - DEI Intern

Description and Requirements
A Day in the Life of a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Intern at MetLife Legal Plans:

• Partner closely with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion counsel and various departments within MetLife Legal Plans.
• Help plan, coordinate, and prepare for company DEI events.
• Work closely with our DEI members to communicate upcoming events, create content and create employee interest in company DEI initiatives.
• Utilize MS SharePoint, Viva Engage and other various tools.
• Partner with various departments to support the development and implementation of DEI strategies.
• Assist in creating communication templates and draft messaging for DEI in regard to internal communication.
• Research DEI trends and external best practices to assist in enhancing our enterprise DEI strategy.
• Collect external industry data to inform strategy planning and contribute to execution plans.
• Participate in DEI meetings & provide external perspectives on future enhancements.
• Present an end of assignment project to MLP Leadership, showcasing completed work throughout internship experience.
• Other various duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
• Display an eagerness to research and promote importance of DEI initiatives effectively.
• Positive attitude and embraces teamwork.
• Autonomy, exceptional organizational skills, flexibility, proactiveness, and strong ability to collaborate.
• Passion for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in program to pursue a four-year degree in human resources, communication, multicultural studies, business administration, or other related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build a sense of togetherness that contributes to a positive work environment.
• Knowledge of or experience with MS SharePoint, MS Teams, or other internal communication tools.
• Cultural competency, enabling effective working across diverse populations.

This is a Virtual position.
About the MetLife Team: This role is within the US Business Organization (USB) on the Group Benefits Legal Team.
MetLife Legal Plans is the country's largest provider of legal voluntary benefits, serving five million people at more than 3,000 organizations, including over 200 Fortune 500® companies. We have more than 40 years of experience in employee legal services and are committed to providing excellent care to our plan members, sponsors and 18,000+ attorneys.
We are trusted by nearly 5 million families and more than 200 Fortune 500 companies who offer our service as an employee benefit.
It's an exciting time to join our team. We are growing quickly and have a bold vision for our future as we evolve our company to dream bigger, move faster, and use creativity and technology to build products people love.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
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