Intern, Social Responsibility
Parsippany, NJ, US, 07054
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Intern, Social Responsibility to join our team at the Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way location in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Why Wyndham?
By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. You’ll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world, where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. Most importantly, you’ll be entrusted to live our unique Count on Me culture, set by our core values of integrity, accountability, inclusive, caring and fun. At Wyndham, we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support. Supporting our team members is a top priority, which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, vacation, team member appreciation days, workplace flexibility and much more. At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we value and embrace a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you!
The Role
The Social Responsibility & DEI(Philanthropy and Human Rights) intern will support the planning and execution of Social Responsibility & DEI initiatives, programs, and events. They will collaborate with the ESG team and other departments to learn more about our work and how it supports the company’s values-driven culture, while bringing a fresh perspective to enhance our efforts. With a passion for Social Responsibility & DEI, they will research and present new opportunities for future growth within the landscape.
What you'll do
- Cultural Inclusion Calendar
- Support the Social Responsibility & DEI team with the development of a cultural calendar for corporate team members/ERGs.
- Wish Day
- Support the planning and execution of a Wish Day opportunity for the 2025 summer interns, as well as the promotion of Wish Days and other volunteer opportunities for corporate team members, i.e., global virtual volunteer events with Percent Pledge.
- Awareness/Observance Communications
- Draft monthly (July and August) awareness/observance articles for Wyndham Weekly.
- Wyndham Relief Program
- Shadow the Manager, Social Responsibility, in the development of a new relief program for corporate team members; participate in planning meetings with SR, Wyndham Rewards, Legal, and Communications
- Educational Partnerships Committee
- Support the formalization, tracking, and reporting of the Educational Partnerships Committee
You'll be successful if you have
- Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; project management skills; Microsoft Office Suite proficiency; additional software proficiencies a plus
- Passionate about DEI and Social Responsibility, and looking to gain valuable professional experience
Required Qualifications/Experience
- HR, Psychology, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts.
- Social Responsibility, DEI, HR, or related fields.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Be an undergraduate Rising Senior or pursuing a graduate degree.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Company’s mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brands—think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8—Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Job Location: Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
Employment Status: Full-time