About the role: 

At OLIVER, we're all about creating possibilities and pushing dreams. We believe in the power of people and the potential for greatness in every individual. We are looking for a DEI Intern to join our 2024 Summer Internship program. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. You will learn about the agency’s internal processes and begin training to handle creative responsibilities through client projects and initiatives. This internship is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to dive in, collaborate and immerse themselves in the exciting world of advertising.  

 Our Internship Program is built, from start to finish, to provide our interns with as much hands-on experience as possible so they are gaining valuable knowledge and expertise to further their career goals.  We call our areas of focus “Disciplines,” which include Social Strategy, Creative, Delivery, Account Management, DEI&B, and Operations.   

What you will be doing: 

• Support existing DEI initiatives as needed 
• Help research speakers and other opportunities for heritage/awareness months and DEI-related events 
• Assist in coordinating events by managing event communications, and calendar invites 
• Development of communication plan for DEI Calendar 
• Facilitate outreach to external partners by scheduling meetings and researching potential collaboration opportunities 
• Support Employee Resource Groups as needed, including helping to coordinate events, SharePoint development, Handbook, and Communication needs 
• Draft and design DEI-related presentation -Townhall, Leadership updates 
• Conduct marketplace research on diversity and inclusion trends 

What you need to be great in this role: 

• Desire to deepen understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and how to implement it in the workplace 
• Passion for writing compelling communications to keep employees informed and engaged
• Proficient in Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Good researcher
• Good listener 
• Ability to prioritize and manage up
• Attention to detail 
• Analytical skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Program Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in an accredited trade program, college or university with Junior or Senior standing for fall 2024, or a spring 2024 graduate 
• You are legally authorized to work in the United States 

Program Details: 

• Participate in Executive leadership roundtables  
• Work with a dedicated mentor through our formalized mentorship program  
• Gain useful skills through professional development trainings  
• Connect with your intern community through meetings, projects, and social events  
• Showcase your work via a final presentation to management   
• Interns will be paid $20 USD/hr

This is a paid internship, 40-hours a week for 8-weeks, Monday-Friday, and will be a hybrid program in our New York City office. Internship will commence on June 10, 2024, and conclude August 2, 2024.  

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this internship.  

About OLIVER:

OLIVER believes that agencies work better inside a brand’s organization – delivering more effective work at the speed and flexibility required to drive modern businesses forward. Using our unique methodology, and supported by bespoke technology, we design, build, and operate specialist, custom creative ecosystem with our clients. We believe that proximity enables better collaboration, leading to better marketing solutions.

Established in 2004, our model is now driven by nearly 3,000 people worldwide, working across more than 200 custom creative ecosystems in over 25 countries. We are the undisputed leader in our space, which means we carry the responsibility and humility that comes with breaking new ground, continually evolving one of the most transformative agency models in history. People who join OLIVER come to us from all stages of their careers, from entry-level to agency veteran.  They find a culture of entrepreneurism, direct and meaningful client impact, deep collaboration across offices and teams, and frankly, a bit of the unknown. If you’re most comfortable in safe, predictable environments, OLIVER may not be for you. That said, we will also give you the support, tools, feedback, and recognition to be your best – we want you to achieve what you strive for. The opportunities for growth are as wide as you can make them.

Our Values and how to live them  

• Ambition. You look for opportunities to deliver greater value to those around you
• Imagination. You identify a range of solutions to problems
• Inspiration. You lead by example and encourage others
• Inclusion. You are actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
• Learning. You have excellent listening skills that helps you to learn from our clients and those around you
• Results. You accept responsibility for your action

We've set ambitious, market-leading environmental and social goals around sustainability at OLIVER. We have committed to be net zero by 2030 and take far reaching action on DE&I in the sector. We expect everyone to contribute to our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle. 

Inside Ideas Group and its’ affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All suitable applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates and subsidiaries have an internal recruitment department. IIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.