Responsibilities

　　Do you want to be a part of something extraordinary? Do you love to win as a team, work hard, innovate and excel.....than let's chat?!?! Meritage Home's is a top 5 builder dedicated to building energy-efficient homes and communities. We are looking for future leaders that can help Meritage continue to grow, set our future strategy and solve our business challenges. Our internship program is designed to help you not only understand what we do but how and why we do it. If you are looking for an experience where you can immerse yourself in a business, establish a network, learn, develop your skills, and have some fun, than this is the place for you. This internship will be part-time during school and full-time during the summer.

　　The stuff you will do:

　　The Inclusion & Culture intern will work within the People Operations (HR) team, to support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and the employee experience.Research and present, materials, tools and recommendations to support Meritage's DE&I strategyProvide support for Meritage's Employee Resource GroupsAssist with coordination, content collection and maintenance of Mertiage.Net, the company intranet.Support the administrative efforts for various training and employee engagement effortsManage the process for different voice of the employee efforts; i.e. engagement surveys, pulse surveysSupport the department in the preparation and analytics of various reports including comment analysis, trend analysis, etc.Learn our core values and why they drive everything we doTranslate classroom experience into practical application during the internshipParticipate in cross-functional projects involving other interns and business leaders centered around current business challengesPresent real-world business recommendations to senior leadership that can help drive our strategyWrite a paper focusing on the experience or another assigned topicMeritage does not sponsor work visa's.

　　Need to be awesome at:

　　Operating with integrityAlways assuming positive intent and bringing passion to workHaving a desire to "win" and get stuff doneFostering an inclusive environmentStrong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface at all levels within the organization and external contacts; creative in ways of engaging different audiencesAsking questions, seeking to understand and making recommendations to improveWanting to always innovate, think of new ideas and solve for bigger problemsBeing relentless in the pursuit of excellence; will never "settle"Intermediate to Advanced computer skills required, including advanced user of all Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and be social media and web savvyActively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or college

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　　Qualifications

　　Preferred:

　　Experience working in a team environment on cross team or functional projectsExperience dealing with ambiguityExperience in a leadership capacity or role and influencing peers

　　Success Factors:

　　Connects quickly to others; persuasive and motivatingProactive; self-motivated with a competitive drive to get things doneStrong follow-up skills; conscientious, thorough, & preciseExtroverted, poised and polished

　　Relevant College Coursework/Majors:

　　CommunicationsBusiness AdministrationProject ManagementHuman Resources

　　Benefits:

　　When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

　　A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every levelAn organization that lives by its core values everydayTeam atmosphere where very individual is considered a vital assetState of the art technology to provide an optimal working environmentA competitive pay structureStrong benefitsFlexibility in work-life integrationTeam-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the companyOpportunity to further your career in a growing national organizationMaintain a competitive drive to be the best

　　Overview

　　Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 145,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.