Leadership Planning Summer Intern at Goodwill of… · Indianapo…

Summary: Goodwill of Central Illinois is seeking a Leadership Planning Summer Intern to support their Mission and Education team. The intern will research best practices in leadership development, contribute to competency frameworks, and present findings and recommendations at the end of the internship. Responsibilities: - Takes initiative to research and explore best practices in leadership development and succession planning, bringing forward insights and ideas for application - Independently contributes to the development of leadership competency frameworks for various roles - Develops level-specific success profiles, identifying key skills, behaviors, and expectations - Designs and refines tools to generate feedback and insight from senior leadership roles - Seeks out input from team members and stakeholders to better understand leadership development needs and continuously improve resources - Collaborates with stakeholders while also taking ownership of assigned workstreams and deliverables - Experiments with new ideas and approaches to ensure tools are practical, engaging, and user-friendly - Prepares and delivers a final presentation summarizing findings, tools created, and recommendations for future implementation Required Qualifications: - Current undergraduate student in nonprofit management, business, organizational leadership, psychology, or a related field preferred - Demonstrates a proactive approach to work; takes responsibility for projects, follows through on commitments, and seeks opportunities to add value without waiting for direction - Asks thoughtful questions, explores new ideas, and shows a strong desire to learn and understand organizational needs and best practices - Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organize and present information clearly and confidently - Ability to independently gather information, identify key insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations - Effectively manages time and priorities, balancing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines - Proficiency in Google Suite and basic document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools - Thrives in a dynamic environment; adjusts quickly and maintains momentum when priorities shift - Works well with others while also being comfortable working independently and driving progress on assigned projects - All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check Required Skills: Google Suite, Document Tools, Spreadsheet Tools, Presentation Tools, Initiative & Ownership, Curiosity & Learning Agility, Organization & Planning, Research & Analysis