About McDonald’s

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.

From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

While most of us are working remote during COVID-19, we're excited to get back to our state-of-the-art headquarters in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago! It's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

• Take a class at Hamburger University
• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. RMHC strives to be part of the solution to issues challenging families today. Families are challenged with how to stay near and support a hospitalized child; how to afford staying together in another city while a child is undergoing treatment; or even getting basic medical and dental care in underserved communities. We use our resources and partnerships in the community to help families gain access to healthcare services and keep families together during critical points in their children's lives.

Position Purpose:

The Marketing and Development team is responsible for the development and execution of the organization’s global marketing and fundraising strategies. Within that area of responsibility, the team is responsible for an average annual Global revenue of $80 million. Revenue and in-kind donations are secured through an array of tactics including: major gift acquisition and stewardship; individual donor campaigns; planned gift solicitation; foundation grants; corporate and supplier partnerships; McDonald’s facilitated fundraising activities and cause related marketing campaigns.

This group also oversees the compliance, consistency, positioning and communication across the entire RMHC Chapter system in 62 countries and regions! We create the brand strategy and guidelines while serving as a brand consultant for the individual Chapters. In addition, we execute Global tactics that support and increase awareness for the brand and the RMHC mission. Global tactics include: planning, development and implementation across paid, owned and earned media; digital and social media content and campaign creation; public relations; crisis communication; print advertising; content management across the rmhc.org website; and corporate marketing activation. We also manage the interface between RMHC and the McDonald’s Global/U.S. marketing and communications relationships to ensure continuity and promote co-brand building.

We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Intern to support our public relations, social media, branding, creative content and paid media efforts to build awareness and drive support for RMHC. Key areas of focus will include:

• Day-to-day social media monitoring support, engagement and gathering of local Chapter social content for amplification across RMHC global social channels
• Assist with national proactive and reactive media opportunities as needed
• Provide support to amplify corporate partner activations and partnerships to external audiences
• Aggregate RMHC family stories from around the system for use in external communications channels
• Assist with always-on paid media activation and measurement to evaluate paid effort
• Contribute to celebrity and micro-Influencer engagement efforts
• Collaboration with Creative Content and Brand team to support material reviews and development of resources for local Chapters

Qualifications

• You’re a Junior working towards your Bachelor’s degree with a graduation date in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023
• Preferred majors include: Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations
• Have a college GPA of at least 3.0
• Can work Monday-Friday during all 10 weeks (6/6-8/12) of the internship
• You’re committed to a culture of inclusiveness
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Energy and passion for the RMHC mission
• Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

How You’ll be Compensated

• $25/Hour (Expect to work 40 hrs each week)
• Housing Stipend
• McDPerks (discounted museum tickets, movie tickets, car rentals)
• Access to our world-class headquarters and facilities (gym, company events, rooftop patio)
• Company-sponsored social and networking events
• Eligible for Summer Hours

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact [email protected]

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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