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Position Overview:

Seeking a passionate and driven DEIB Intern to support our initiatives and help create an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered.

The DEIB Intern will assist the DEIB team in implementing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies within the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in DEIB initiatives, learn from industry professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects that support our commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing Proofpoint intranet to catalog all DEIB content that needs updating

• Filing Workday tickets related to data analysis for DEIB metrics

• Assisting with operational tasks related to Employee Inclusion Groups (EIGs)

• Event coordination support for EIGs

• Helping to track and evaluate the success of key DEIB programs

• Support the development and execution of DEIB programs and initiatives.

• Assist with research on best practices and emerging trends in DEIB.

• Help coordinate and facilitate DEIB training sessions and workshops.

• Analyze and report on DEIB metrics and key performance indicators.

• Contribute to the creation of internal communications and educational materials.

• Provide administrative support to the DEIB team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field.

• Strong interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); project management experience

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience or coursework related to DEIB is a plus but not required.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience with DEIB initiatives and programs.

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced DEIB professionals.

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

• Flexible work hours Monday - Thursday and remote work options.

• [Additional perks, if any—e.g., networking opportunities, professional development resources, etc.]

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards

Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform

• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture

• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel

• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

   

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.