Equity & Community Impact Intern

ABOUT MEET MINNEAPOLIS


At Meet Minneapolis, our mission is to positively impact the economic and social prosperity of Minneapolis by attracting visitors, meetings and events that support local jobs and businesses and generate critical economic activity for our community.


Our work is powered by people who are passionate about Minneapolis and the communities that make our city distinctive. We foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally and find meaning in their work.


We recognize that our success is strengthened by the perspectives, experiences and contributions of our team. Meet Minneapolis strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.


Position/Title : Intern

Department : Equity & Community Impact

Reports to: Vice-President, Equity & Community Impact

Status : Internship, Hourly, Non-Exempt


JOB SUMMARY

Meet Minneapolis is seeking a motivated, curious and creative intern to join its Equity & Community Impact (ECI) department for the 2026-2027 academic year.


Reporting to the Vice President of Equity & Community Impact, the intern will gain hands-on professional experience supporting initiatives that advance equity, community engagement, professional development and organizational impact within Meet Minneapolis and the broader tourism and hospitality industry.


This internship is designed for a student interested in applying their academic learning in a professional environment while developing skills in research, project management, communications, program development and stakeholder engagement. The intern will have opportunities to contribute ideas, participate in meaningful projects, attend industry and community events, and gain exposure to the role equity and community impact play in destination marketing and tourism.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist with the research, planning and implementation of strategic Equity & Community Impact initiatives.
• Conduct research and help maintain and update ECI resources, including the Diverse Supplier Guide, Corporate Social Responsibility resources and Multicultural Media Guide.
• Support the development of resources, learning opportunities and professional development programs for Meet Minneapolis staff and business partners.
• Assist with planning and executing ECI meetings, programs, workshops, presentations and events.
• Support initiatives of the Meet Minneapolis Legacy Project, an internal employee group focused on learning, community engagement and social impact.
• Research emerging trends, promising practices and innovative approaches related to equity, community impact, tourism and hospitality.
• Draft and edit communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop professional presentations, flyers, resource materials and other visual communications.
• Attend select community, hospitality and tourism industry meetings and events and represent Meet Minneapolis professionally.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and contribute ideas and perspectives to ECI projects and initiatives.
• Assist with special projects and other responsibilities that provide meaningful professional experience and support departmental priorities.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Equity and community impact strategy
• Research and analysis
• Project and program management
• Professional communications and presentations
• Community and stakeholder engagement
• Professional development and learning programs
• Destination marketing, tourism and hospitality
• Corporate social responsibility and community partnerships
• Cross-functional collaboration within a professional organization

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a relevant field of study.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Demonstrated interest in equity, community impact, community engagement, organizational development, human resources, tourism, hospitality or a related area.
• Ability to conduct research, synthesize information and communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to create professional presentations and other communications materials.
• Demonstrated maturity, dependability, professionalism, integrity and willingness to learn.

Preferred:

• Graduate-level coursework or enrollment in a graduate degree program.
• Previous academic, volunteer, internship or professional experience related to equity, community impact, organizational development, research or professional development.
• Experience or coursework related to artificial intelligence and an interest in understanding its applications within organizations and communities.
• Experience developing presentations, flyers, digital materials or other visual communications.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong research, analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and respectfully with diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Creativity and an interest in developing engaging presentations and communications.
• Leadership potential, adaptability, sound judgment and integrity.
• Commitment to Meet Minneapolis' organizational values of Service, Collaboration, Inclusion, Passion and Integrity.

SALARY & SCHEDULE

• Paid internship. $17.00 per hour
• Internship runs approximately September 2026 through May 2027.
• Approximately 15-30 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate the intern's academic schedule.
• Hybrid work arrangement combining in-office and remote work.
• Some attendance at community, industry or organizational events may be required.

BENEFITS

• Meet Minneapolis offers a benefits package to interns including: 401(k), sick time and personal time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:

• Walk, sit, bend and squat.
• Talk and hear.
• Grab, pull or bend items.
• Lift and/or carry items up to 40 pounds.
• View items at a close and distant range.
• Sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Use computers for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hybrid, professional office environment.

• Periodic attendance at Meet Minneapolis, community, client, member and hospitality industry events.
• Occasional local travel may be required for meetings, programs or events.

Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than as "at will" relationship.

Meet Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.