Executive Pathways Diversity Recruitment and Retention Intern

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with many partners, helps Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents meet their basic needs so they can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential. 

The Executive Pathways Program is a paid summer internship (June – August) for college students to explore a rewarding career in public service. 

What you can expect during your internship:

• Hands-on experience impacting individuals and processes within a large human service agency
• Opportunity to meet (virtually and in-person) to network with other state employees
• Attend virtual workshops focused on your Professional development
• Give back to the communities DHS serves through volunteerism

Job Summary

This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

The Diversity Recruitment & Retention Intern will work as a member of the Diversity Recruitment & Retention team and will assist with diversity recruitment and retention events, projects and initiatives that focus on recruiting and retaining diverse talent for DHS. The Diversity Recruitment & Retention Intern will assist the Diversity Talent Coordinator, Diversity Talent Sourcer, and Diversity Recruitment and Retention Specialist with planning, coordinating, and implementing engagement events and activities for DHS. This includes planning activities and events for interns in the agency’s internship and fellowship programs and assisting as needed with recruitment and retention projects. 

Some responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist the Diversity Talent Coordinator with the delivery of the 2026 Summer Program by supporting survey deployment, event coordination and logistics, and documenting program processes to ensure effective implementation
• Attend diversity recruitment events and career fairs as needed 
• Tracking/collecting data from events/fairs to help gauge Return on Investment (ROI)
• Assist as needed with the delivery of the Career Connect Newsletters
• Assist with planning and coordinating internal engagement activities focused on retention
• Other duties as assigned from Diversity Recruitment and Retention Supervisor