DEI Intern

Global Partners is seeking a highly motivated student to serve as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern within our Waltham, MA office to support the organization's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where people feel safe to bring their full selves to work, to use their voices, and share ideas, making us a better Global Partners for all. Working under the supervision of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager, you'll have an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our colleagues, customers, and community all by furthering the DEI strategy.

Please note that this internship will be hybrid with person 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

For over 90 years Global Partners LP has been delivering the energy our communities need to grow, move, and thrive. FromAlltown Fresh, with its innovative chef-led creations and guest-focused retail experience, to our vast network of over 50 liquid energy terminals across the eastern seaboard and beyond, Global Partner's integrated network of businesses delivers value day-in and day-out to our guests and customers across the US. At Global Partners we embrace the future, investing in the energy transition with initiatives likeGlobalGLOand supporting the communities in which we operate with our charitable work.

We're excited for the next 90 years at Global Partners and what innovative new ideas we can bring to our guests and customers in the future. We're looking for passionate people with great ideas to contribute to our company's future. If you're motivated by what's next, Global Partners can provide you the opportunities to push your career to the next level.

The Types of "Energy" You Bring

• You bring your strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to meet daily deadlines.
• You bring your excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• You are highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.

"Gauges" of Responsibility

• Support project management and coordination of Global Partners' DEI initiatives
• Research best practices, develop possible new approaches, training, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvement of DEI programming and policies
• Provide updates on new trends in DEI events, initiatives, and actions that may be relevant to retail, hospitality, and energy industries
• Provide administrative support for events and meetings, including scheduling, tracking RSVPs, and developing and distributing materials for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as needed
• Participating in biweekly DEI presentation at New Hire Orientation
• Design and distribute DEI Summer Newsletter
• Partner with Internal Communications team to amplify diverse voices at Global Partners via social media platforms and ensure DEI activities and events are promoted throughout the company
• Participating in all internship activities and events planned during normal business hours
• Brainstorm creative topics for speaker series/lunch and learns/panel discussions
• Draft documents and templates in alignment with DEI initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

"Fuel" forYou

• Coins! $18/hour
• Meet with executives
• Participate in a personal development workshop
• Work on a group research project for the end of the program Experiential field trips to learn the business

The GPS of our Interview Process

• First thing first, if you're interested in the role, please apply.
• A talent acquisition team member will review your resume in partnership with the hiring manager. If your experience would lend to this opportunity a recruiter willcontact you.
• We conduct "in-person" (ZOOM) interviews and provide additional interview information or other items needed at that time.

Preferred Attributes and Skills

• A sincere interest and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• An entrepreneurial spirit who enjoys being innovative and resourceful
• Detail Oriented
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask

We value passion and potential. If you are enthusiastic about a position and think you can make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box. We embrace different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-891-4000.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.