About the role#
This internship sits within the McDonald’s People function. You will support leaders in driving consistency across US and Global functions by executing centralized practices and activities. You will also learn from and support our Restaurant People Experience and Culture teams.
What you'll do#
- Create engaging internal communications to bring our People and Talent programs to life.
- Research current communication trends and develop content and communication toolkits.
- Partner with internal teams and agencies to make resources more accessible.
- Support projects related to performance, talent development, succession planning, training, and employee engagement.
- Plan and execute development experiences.
- Collaborate with teams across the People function.
What you'll need#
- You are a Junior working towards a Bachelor’s degree with a graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
- You are pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
- You have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your message based on the audience.
- You have organizational involvement or experience in human resources, people management, diversity and inclusion, or leadership.
- You have a commitment to a culture of inclusiveness.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- This is a paid, full-time internship. We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
About McDonald's
McDonald's operates a global network of foodservice retailers with more than 37,000 locations across 100 countries. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois. Independent local business owners own and operate over 90 percent of these restaurants. It functions as a public company and maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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