MRA Summer Internship Program: Roundtables and Conference & Events

Position: MRA Internship Program

Location (on-site): Waukesha, WI

Duration: June 2025-August 2025

Application Deadline: OPEN

Welcome the next FACE of MRA!

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MRA = Problem Solved.

That's the FACE Culture that's what we live and breathe here at MRA.

About MRA

MRA is a dynamic and fast-paced professional organization dedicated to fostering growth and success in our industry. We offer a unique internship program designed to cultivate top talent by providing high-potential students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience, jump-start their careers, and enhance their resumes.

Role Overview

As an MRA intern, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of creative, technical, and team-oriented projects that support key business initiatives. Your contributions will play a crucial role in advancing our success and enhancing member value. This internship will provide you with broad exposure to various MRA lines of business and allow you to interact with a wide range of business professionals across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Project Work: Assist with and contribute to creative, technical, and strategic projects within assigned department(s).
  
  
  
  • Conference & Events: Assist in the planning, promoting, execution and follow up of MRA conferences and events. Serve as the lead planner on one event with the assistance of the C&E team. This includes program development, registration, marketing event logistics, speaker management, onsite or virtual program management, post-event reporting and analysis.
  • Roundtables: Help organize and coordinate roundtable discussions and meetings including researching the utilization of AI for selecting discussion topics and summarizing trending hot topics, updating the facilitator training manual, review SOPs and processes for the LMS, facilitators, etc., and conducting competitive research.
  
  
  
  

• Professional Interaction: Network with business professionals and gain insights into various functions within the organization.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively within teams, contributing ideas and supporting project goals.

Qualifications

• Work Schedule: available at least 16 hours a week (20-35 hours a week during the summer and 20-30 hours during the fall preferred). Duration: June 2025-August 2025

• Education: Currently pursuing or a recent graduate with a major in HR or related studies.
• Skills: able to perform at a high level of productivity with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in all Microsoft products specifically: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn new technologies and systems.
• Attributes: Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adapt to different roles and tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Real-World Experience: Gain valuable insights and experience across multiple business functions.
• Professional Development: Enhance your resume with hands-on projects and interactions with industry professionals.
• Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with professionals and mentors throughout the organization.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to make meaningful contributions and potentially secure future employment within MRA.

MRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and interns.