Talent and Human Resources Summer Intern

About the Foundation 

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low-income in American cities. With an endowment of approximately $4 billion and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community development. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

About the Talent and Human Resources Team

The Talent and Human Resources (THR) team at Kresge is driven by a vision of thriving and growing employees advancing the foundation’s vision and a beyond excellence mindset to ensure the foundation has the people and infrastructure in place to deliver on our mission to promote human progress. We value ongoing individual and team development, mutual accountability, authenticity, and collaboration, while creating exceptional employee experience. 

About the Internship

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student eager to make a real impact while developing your professional skills? At Kresge, we believe in empowering the next generation of talent. Our Talent and Human Resources (THR) team is dedicated to fostering an environment of growth, collaboration, and innovation—where your ideas and contributions matter.

As a THR Summer Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects, and help shape the employee experience at a mission-driven foundation. You’ll be part of a team that values authenticity, mutual accountability, and ongoing development, all while advancing Kresge’s vision to promote human progress.

The Internship runs from June 9^th to August 21st, 2026. 

What You’ll do 

• Conduct research on best practices and alumni programs, contributing to real organizational improvements.
• Assist with internal branding and communications, using your creativity and social media savvy to engage employees.
• Develop AI resources to support manager and employee engagement Talent and Human Resources processes. 
• Take ownership of special projects that align with your interests and career goals.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals who are committed to your growth and learning.

What We’re looking for

• Current undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Business Administration, HR, Communications, Marketing, or related fields.
• Creative thinkers who are comfortable using technology and social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
• Students interested in how AI can transform Talent and Human Resources.
• Strong communicators who enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Individuals who are eager to learn, take initiative, and bring fresh perspectives.

What we offer our Interns

• A pay rate of $30/hour for Graduate students
• A pay rate of $25/hour for undergraduate students
• Housing stipend of $350 per month
• Volunteer opportunity or group activity.
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily for a minimal charge from our Troy, MI cafeteria    

This position is located at the Troy, MI office and has a hybrid schedule. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are in-office days. Therefore, the Foundation highly encourages applications from local metro-Detroit university students and students who will be local to the metro-Detroit area over the summer.

The application deadline for this position is Midnight EST on February 20, 2026.

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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