Culture and Belonging Internship - January 2026
Job Description
Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
Culture and Belonging Internship - Spring Semester
We are seeking a Bachelor or Master Level intern to join our team as a Culture and Belonging intern currently pursuing their degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Communications, or a related field.
Riverside Community Care is seeking a committed and creative Culture & Belonging Intern to support organizational efforts to foster an inclusive, engaging, and equitable workplace. Under the supervision of the Vice President for Culture & Belonging, the intern will assist with the development and coordination of internal Culture & Belonging events, trainings, communications, and staff engagement initiatives.
This internship provides meaningful opportunities to build skills in event planning, internal communications, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about workplace culture, community-building, and organizational learning.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in planning and executing Culture & Belonging employee events, including holiday and cultural celebrations, staff recognition activities, and engagement campaigns.
- Support year-round professional development programming, including the coordination of internal workshops and training sessions.
- Collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), providing logistical and communications support for ERG-led activities.
- Help develop materials for internal and external communications related to Culture & Belonging initiatives, in partnership with the marketing and recruitment teams.
- Conduct research and support strategic planning to strengthen inclusive messaging in recruitment materials and job postings.
- Collect feedback and participation data from events and trainings to support continuous improvement.
- Provide administrative support for meetings, training, and learning opportunities hosted by the Culture & Belonging department.
- Contribute to a welcoming and people-centered environment that values respect, inclusion, and personal accountability.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 – 25 hours per week
- Flexible around class schedule!
- Must be available for key staff events and occasional evening engagements, with advance notice.
Please note that this internship is unpaid.
Required Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
- Comfort with technology, including Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (Zoom, Teams).
- Reliable availability for the Spring Semester starting in January
- Valid driver's license and dependable vehicle
Required Experience
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Communications, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in organizational culture.
- Experience planning events, supporting trainings, or leading peer programs (academic or professional).
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
Culture and Belonging Internship - Spring Semester
We are seeking a Bachelor or Master Level intern to join our team as a Culture and Belonging intern currently pursuing their degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Communications, or a related field.
Riverside Community Care is seeking a committed and creative Culture & Belonging Intern to support organizational efforts to foster an inclusive, engaging, and equitable workplace. Under the supervision of the Vice President for Culture & Belonging, the intern will assist with the development and coordination of internal Culture & Belonging events, trainings, communications, and staff engagement initiatives.
This internship provides meaningful opportunities to build skills in event planning, internal communications, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about workplace culture, community-building, and organizational learning.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in planning and executing Culture & Belonging employee events, including holiday and cultural celebrations, staff recognition activities, and engagement campaigns.
- Support year-round professional development programming, including the coordination of internal workshops and training sessions.
- Collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), providing logistical and communications support for ERG-led activities.
- Help develop materials for internal and external communications related to Culture & Belonging initiatives, in partnership with the marketing and recruitment teams.
- Conduct research and support strategic planning to strengthen inclusive messaging in recruitment materials and job postings.
- Collect feedback and participation data from events and trainings to support continuous improvement.
- Provide administrative support for meetings, training, and learning opportunities hosted by the Culture & Belonging department.
- Contribute to a welcoming and people-centered environment that values respect, inclusion, and personal accountability.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 – 25 hours per week
- Flexible around class schedule!
- Must be available for key staff events and occasional evening engagements, with advance notice.
Please note that this internship is unpaid.
Required Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
- Comfort with technology, including Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (Zoom, Teams).
- Reliable availability for the Spring Semester starting in January
- Valid driver's license and dependable vehicle
Required Experience
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Communications, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in organizational culture.
- Experience planning events, supporting trainings, or leading peer programs (academic or professional).
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
About Riverside Community Care
A community-based non-profit organization serving more than 40,000 people a year in Massachusetts, Riverside Community Care offers a wide range of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, and more. And our digital learning platforms extend our reach to more than one million people around the globe, providing tools for education, prevention, and crisis management.
We are dedicated to: Children, youth, and families needing mental healthcare, early intervention services, family support, and care coordination services.
Individuals with mental health needs seeking counseling and/or medication, emergency psychiatric services, employment, and housing support.
Those with developmental disabilities, brain injury, or autism, needing residential services, employment assistance, or support services.
Families and children who have experienced domestic violence.
Schools, colleges, workplaces, and communities seeking to address mental health issues, substance use, and suicide risk.
Organizations and communities facing the aftermath of a tragic event such as a teen suicide or natural disaster.
We partner with local hospitals and physicians, and work with most insurers and MassHealth in support of individual and collective goals.
Our staff are remarkable, compassionate people who are proud of the work they do to improve people’s lives and are up for any challenge.
You can count on Riverside when you or someone you know needs help.
We take your trust seriously and work hard to make a difference by delivering integrated, quality care.
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