Internship: Corporate Social Responsibility (Aug-Dec 2024)

Job description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Do you want to work at the intersection of technology + social impact? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Are you equal parts creative + strategic + forward-thinking? IBMs Corporate Social Responsibility team approaches societal challenges as we would any engagement by applying our talent and technology to innovative solutions at scale for education & skills, health, and disaster preparedness & response.

We're looking for a CSR Program Intern to join our team. As social intrapreneurs, we focus on building skills and opportunity for 21st-century jobs right here in the community, and strengthening our Social impact innovation portfolio including IBM SkillsBuild, IBM Volunteers and ESG.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part narrowing in on the top issues facing the community and delivering next-gen programming to addresses those needs at-scale, while also meeting IBM's business goals. With a firm grasp of our brand image, corporate character, and transformation you will define strategies and create opportunities which directly and positively impact and improve society.

This role affords incredible exposure to the ins and outs of our business as well as a hands-on opportunity in shaping perception, instilling pride, and inspiring action. If you are someone who is a self-starter, takes pride in their community, and can unite to get work done.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:
· Achieve social impact at scale with technology at scale, and activate IBMers to join this work.
· Actively collaborate with internal & external partners to define program goals and objectives, key intervals, and other project success factors.
· Identify communication tools and strategies to champion high-end engagement to increase program awareness, participation, and evangelism.
· Develop a keen understanding of IBM's quickly evolving portfolio; utilize these new technologies and approaches to address major social issues.
· Measure and report on impact for IBM, our community, and the world.

Required Professional and Technical Expertise
· Influencer abilities, and innovation in-action.
· Outstanding organizational and project management skills; able to manage competing priorities.
· Initiative, accountability and flexibility in pursuing assignments.
· Strong collaborative skills and the ability to build a community and activate others; adaptable to different cultures and business environments.
· Strong writing and communications skills (English).
· Able to design marketing collaterals using Adobe Photoshop or other design programs.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Please refer to JD above.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Please refer to JD above.

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