Intern - Inclusion & Diversity

“Republic Bank believes in the development and advancement of our associates.  We offer the opportunity to learn all aspects of the company to prepare for future advancement.  Come join our team for a career, not just a job!“ 

About Republic Bank

Republic Bank’s values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates and the communities we serve. (IMPACT stands for Innovate for the Future, Make it Easy, Provide Exceptional Service, Acknowledge & Celebrate Success, Commit to Caring and Thrive Together) The associates of Republic Bank are the key to our success as an organization and we value our associates. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the last seven years! For more information about the company, please visit www.republicbank.com.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
This Intern will support projects within the Culture and Talent Development department at Republic Bank. This is a paid internship slated to begin in June 2024 and ending in May 2025.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Sociology, Communications, Pan African Studies or related field with an anticipated graduation date of May 2025.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 or greater required.
• Willing to work approximately 20 hours per week.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide administrative support for our learning assignments and onboarding efforts.
• Help develop training materials related to culture and inclusion/diversity topics.
• Research/benchmark best practices around inclusion and diversity, talent retention and culture topics – and make recommendations.
• Responsible for organizing and management of BRG inventory, including responding to SharePoint submissions for BRG inventory items.
• Conduct Supplier diversity analysis and review.
• Draft articles and communications.
• Assist with inclusion and diversity internal events.
• Maintain a working knowledge of compliance requirements affecting your position and area of responsibilities and actively learn new regulations and assist in the implementation, if required.
• Model and foster behaviors that support the Bank’s values and corporate culture creating an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, and dedication to the organization.
• Willingly perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to present ideas to others.
• Professionalism in working with confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team in a collaborative environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand or walk. The associate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Occasional travel to other office locations in the Louisville market as needed.
• May need to provide support at external events.
• Flexible work schedule that will include some evenings, weekends, and overtime.
• Stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.

**The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.