Day: December 14, 2024

Company: Equinix

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:40:58 GMT

Job description: Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.HR & Communications InternWhy Join Equinix?

• We pride ourselves on our Global Program being an immersive and impactful experience designed to kick start your corporate career and set you up for future success.
• Work on real business challenges: You will be assigned with a project and work directly with teams to gain real-work experience, contribute to the business, and impact the digital world.
• Be supported throughout your journey: You will be mentored and coached by numerous colleagues, including your managers, subject experts, an assigned buddy and a formal mentor.
• Participate in a curated program of workshops and events: Learn from our leaders through our Executive Speaker Series, continue to grow through our workshops and build meaningful worldwide connections through our networking events.
• Gain global recognition: We celebrate your time with Equinix and the work you have completed through our Global Ideas Competition “Shark Tank.” This competition provides you with the recognition you deserve and lets you share your work with the global community of Equinix.

Joining our internship program means you will have a chance to secure a future role at Equinix when you graduate!Role Overview:Equinix is seeking a motivated and proactive individual to join our organization as an HR & Communications Intern. This internship offers a unique hybrid opportunity to support our Org & Talent function, as well gain experience in various aspects of marketing and communications.As an intern at Equinix, you will have the opportunity to be involved in various projects and initiatives including research, learning & development, change management, project & program management, internal communications, and external talent marketing & EVP strategies. This role requires both independent work and collaboration with the team to achieve our goals and initiatives related to programming and events. Responsibilities could include:Org & Talent (50%):

• Conduct research to support initiatives related to organizational design, talent development, and HR best practices.
• Assist in planning and delivering learning and development programs to enhance employee skills and engagement.
• Contribute to transformation and change management efforts, including communication strategies and tools to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Collaborate on the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects and programs aligned with HR and organizational goals. Provide data analysis and reporting to evaluate the effectiveness of learning, development, and organizational initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between HR initiatives and broader business strategies.

Communications (50%):

• Assist in planning, writing, and managing e-blasts, posts, and e-newsletters
• Design event/program graphics, and other marketing materials
• Help to enhance Equinix’s social media presence, including daily monitoring, posting, scheduling, and reporting
• Provide input for creative marketing strategies and social media campaigns
• Maintain editorial and event calendars
• Create online marketing material, as needed
• Collaborate with the team on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and communications

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college, in your penultimate year of your bachelor’s or master’s degree studies (Graduation between December 2025-September 2026)
• Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the Summer Internship Program (between May to September, depending on your school system)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Takes initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and proposes creative solutions
• Interest in learning about and contributing to organizational design, change management, transformation, project & program management, and talent development initiatives
• Commitment to continuous improvement of service quality and alignment with the organization’s mission
• Proficient in utilizing social media tools and platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Genuine enthusiasm for creating compelling marketing materials and internal resources
• Self-starter with good time management skills and a creative mindset
• Knowledge of HTML, website content management, and graphic design is a plus
• Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing is a plus

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing .Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.