About the role#
We are looking for an Employee Experience Intern to support our team in Metairie. You will help manage our weekly new hire orientation and ensure every team member feels welcome and prepared. Reporting to the Employee Experience Director, you will handle orientation logistics, onboarding materials, and new hire communications. This role also involves supporting jobsite visits, team lunches, and various engagement initiatives. It is a hands-on position for a student who is detail-oriented and ready to contribute to our construction environment.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the scheduling, preparation, and execution of weekly new hire orientations.
- Manage orientation rooms, presentation materials, and welcome items, including event setup and breakdown.
- Coordinate with presenters, hiring managers, and the People Operations team.
- Maintain onboarding guides, attendance records, and employee resources.
- Prepare new hire swag and assist with first-day readiness.
- Help plan and execute employee events, recognition activities, and team lunches.
- Support event logistics such as invitations, schedules, and attendee tracking.
- Coordinate jobsite visits by managing schedules and communication.
- Assist with employee communications across offices and jobsites.
- Help employees find information and connect with the right People Team resources.
- Manage tracking documents and schedules for various program initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field.
- Interest in employee experience, event coordination, or the construction industry.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple assignments.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills and confidence interacting with new hires.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Willingness to learn BambooHR and other collaboration tools.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- A dependable, detail-oriented approach to hands-on tasks and changing priorities.
- Previous internship, volunteer, or event-planning experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Metairie, Louisiana
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Term: Rolling
About RNGD
RNGD is a construction firm based in New Orleans that specializes in commercial, infrastructure, and industrialized building projects. Founded in 2013, the company operates as a privately held entity with a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees. It utilizes a design-build model that integrates fabrication and manufacturing to manage projects from initial design to final execution. The firm focuses on diverse sectors including healthcare, hospitality, and historic renovation.
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