Organizational Health Intern

Are you curious about how great workplaces are built? Do you enjoy problem-solving, collaboration, and turning ideas into actions? The City of Cedar Rapids is looking for an Organizational Health Intern who's energized, curious, and ready to learn how people, culture, and processes come together to support a thriving organization.

This is a hands-on internship where you'll gain real-world experience supporting initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, workplace culture, and organizational effectiveness across City departments.

About our Organization

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying.

Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city.

Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!

About the Position

The Organizational Health Intern will support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, workplace culture, leadership development, and overall organizational effectiveness. This role provides hands-on experience in team performance, employee engagement and development, organizational data analysis, leadership training, and strategic planning related to organizational performance.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Benchmark, analyze, and make recommendations regarding best practices in measurement of employee engagement and organizational health.

* Benchmark, analyze, and make recommendations regarding best practices employee and team recognition programs.

* Support the use of Working Genius, Team Assessments, and other industry tools.

* Assist with designing and presenting employee training such as New Hire Orientation, Support Staff Seminar, Leadership Summit, Passport Emerging Leader Series, monthly conference report-outs, and monthly manager meetings.

* Assist with designing and implementing change management initiatives for teams experiencing transition.

* Assist in further integrating organizational health concepts such as the One City goal and core values throughout the organization.

* Recommend and coordinate initiatives to promote the City Manager's Center for Employee Excellence space.

* Provide administrative support such as scheduling, logistics, and communication for ongoing projects.

* Enrolled in an accredited college or university working towards a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Organizational Development, Executive Leadership, Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration, or related field;

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Experience

* Experience using Patrick Lencioni's Organizational Health model with government teams.

* Experience with employee engagement tools and techniques.

* Knowledge of team dynamics and organizational behavior principles.

Work Schedule

* Monday - Friday hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm. 10-20 hours per week. Flexible work hours.