Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities Intern (College)

Are you interested in promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in order to create opportunities for small and small diverse businesses across Pennsylvania? If so consider joining the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) as a summer intern. This program allows you to assist with projects related to diversity, inclusion, and small/mid-sized business development, contributing to the bureau's mission of promoting equitable opportunities within the Commonwealth. Apply today to help us supply information to businesses regarding the Small Business Reserve Program, procurement processes, contracting opportunities, and how to become certified!

Our internship program is intended to provide you with a broad understanding of government operations at the state level. This internship provides weekly opportunities where you will engage with senior leadership across DGS, learning the duties and intricacies of our work. The summer schedule events also include tours of the capitol facilities, Governor's Residence, and a visit to Commonwealth Media Services (CMS) studios. You will be participating in a training session conducted by our leg affairs director to increase your understanding of the complexity of executive and legislative bodies collaboration to improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. As a Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities Intern, you will have the opportunity to develop skills that align with your future. Work involves:

• Assisting with the implementation of new micro and mid-size small business programs by conducting internal and external research
• Creating a diversity calendar for marketing and media content, highlighting relevant cultural and historical events
• Monitoring BDISBO links on other agency websites to ensure accuracy and functionality
• Researching diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content ideas for social media outlets, promoting awareness and engagement
• Compiling data and analyzing information related to small business participation in Commonwealth contracting
• Assisting in the development of reports and presentations on diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Supporting the organization and coordination of outreach events and workshops for small businesses
• Researching best practices for diversity and inclusion in government contracting and procurement
• Assisting in the review and updating of BDISBO program materials and resources
• Supporting the development of communication strategies to promote BDISBO programs
• Assisting in the creation of surveys and feedback mechanisms for program evaluation
• Supporting the tracking of small business participation metrics
• Assisting in the creation of promotional materials for small business outreach
• Assisting in the analysis of demographic data related to business ownership
• Supporting the bureau in the creation of training materials

• Internship, part-time, June 2025 through August 2025
• Schedule to be determined later with the selected candidate and the bureau.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office at minimum one day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in college full-time or part-time pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree program in Economics, Business, Marketing, History, Social Justice, or Political Science
• Must be currently in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher)
• 18 years or age or older

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.