Culture & Employee Engagement Spring 2025 Intern – Remote

Department: Culture & CommunicationsOur Company PromiseWe are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.Job Description:Culture Spring 2025 Internship – RemotePlease print/save the job description because it won’t be available after you applyTo be considered, please ensure that you attach a resume to your application.Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. We entrust our Interns to make an impact on their Team in real-time projects, work toward Company initiatives, and achieve our Purpose of connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, all while having fun and developing yourself as a future professional.Additional details:Join Southwest as a Spring 2025 Intern, with a 12-week internship lasting from January 28th through April 17th, 2025.Work fully remotely, with opportunities to connect with your Team and other workgroups virtually and potential to travel to visit our Corporate Campus in Dallas, Texas.There is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.If you currently reside in an ineligible state, you may relocate to an eligible state and be considered for an internshipDedicate a minimum of 24 hours each week to your internship responsibilities and tasks, up to 40 hours a week. We recommend checking your spring schedule now to ensure availability.Receive an hourly pay listed below in “Time Commitment and Pay” and receive a one-time, $1,000 stipend (Paid $500 on first paycheck and $500 at midpoint of internship)Receive free, unlimited travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).Interns will receive any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.The Culture & Communications Department creates an environment where Employees feel heard, recognized, celebrated, and supported through every step of their experience. As an Intern in this department, you would support one of these Teams most of your time. The Culture Intern promotes, participates in and helps lead Companywide appreciations and celebrations.Duties & Responsibilities:Some examples of these projects and tasks may include but are not limited to:Assist with Culture projects. Duties include: Responding to Culture-related Employee inquiries via e-mail, phone, and social media; helping prepare presentations and information on all Culture efforts; assist with the planning and execution of appreciation events for our Employees in various cities; and help measure various statistics for the Culture Department.Assist with Culture events. Duties include: Assist with the planning and executing of large Employee events (meetings, rallies, parties, etc.); help with ordering, assembling, and shipping supplies; write blog posts and design visuals for internal use; work with outside vendors to order promotional items; work with hotels and venues to secure rooms, meeting spaces, and food.Assist with Culture Communications. Manage content on Culture social media channels including monitoring membership requests, responding to inquiries and posts in a timely manner, and addressing escalated content. Collaborate across the Department to discover and promote relevant stories of Southwest achievement within the context of the mission and vision of the Company. Assist with internal communications by drafting and curating content for Southwest communications channels including blogs, intranet, internal publications, and social channels.Assist with other special projects relating to Culture as needed.Basic Qualifications:High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageMust have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring processEducation:Progress towards degree, major, or minor in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Planning, Hospitality, Journalism, OR similar degreeProgress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferredTo be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internshipAt least one semester remaining at the time the internship ends is preferredMinimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of applicationKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and complete assignments with tight deadlines.Ability to work independently as well as a part of a Team.Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Canva experience is preferred.The possibility of travel for projects and events.Ability to handle a high level of responsibility and maintain confidential information.Strong oral and written communication skills required. The ability to proofread and correct errors with minimal supervision is preferred.Excellent Customer Service skills preferred.Previous writing experience (ex: school newsletter, business, creative) preferred.Previous event planning experience preferred. Previous event follow-up experience (ex: post-event surveys) is preferred.Experience using Employee-related data to glean insights and develop materials to bring the insights to life.Experience with driving Employee-centric decision making or action preferred.Time Commitment and Pay:Required: Part-Time 24-40hrs a weekMust maintain a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8 hours per day and no fewer than 24hrs per weekProgram Dates: January 28th – April 17th, 2025$23 per hour + $1,000 stipend paid in two installments of $500Please print/save the job description because it won’t be available after you apply.To apply, you must submit your application and a resume for each role online at .We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need accommodation at any point in the hiring process due to a disability, you may or call 877-792-4792.Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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