Position Overview:

The Chicago Bulls People & Culture Associate is a hands-on opportunity for an early-career professional to support employee engagement and learning & development initiatives that shape the employee experience.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both bringing experiences to life and supporting employee growth. The Associate will play a key role in coordinating programs, supporting events, and contributing to the continuous improvement of People & Culture initiatives, while gaining exposure to how engagement, development, and data come together to drive impact.

This role will participate in the Bulls Rookie Program and is scheduled to start in September 2026 and continue until the conclusion of the 26-27 season.

Responsibilities:

Training & Development Support:

• Assist in the coordination of training and learning programs, including leadership development cohorts, skill-building workshops, and compliance training
• Support scheduling, communications, materials preparation, and participant tracking
• Help organize and maintain learning resources, toolkits, and internal content libraries
• Contribute to the preparation of materials for sessions and program delivery
• Support promotion and awareness of learning opportunities (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, internal programs, etc.)

Employee Engagement & Recognition: 

• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives, including events, appreciation programs, and culture-building moments
• Assist with event logistics such as vendor coordination, scheduling, materials, and on-site execution
• Support Employee Resource Group (ERG) Council operations, including meeting logistics, communications, agendas, materials, and follow-up action tracking
• Help maintain ERG calendars, membership rosters, and shared resources
• Help manage elements of recognition programs (e.g., monthly raffle, tracking nominations, supporting recognition moments)
• Contribute to internal communications that promote events, initiatives, and participation
• Help gather feedback from employees to support ongoing improvement of engagement efforts

P&C Program & Data Support:

• Provide day-to-day coordination support across People & Culture programs and initiatives
• Help manage calendars, timelines, and logistics to ensure programs run smoothly
• Support cross-functional coordination with internal partners as needed
• Assist with preparing materials and presentations for team initiatives
• Support the collection and organization of basic data across engagement and learning programs (e.g., attendance, participation, feedback)
• Maintain trackers and spreadsheets to ensure information is accurate and up to date

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience supporting both employee engagement and development programs
• Exposure to how People & Culture initiatives are designed, executed, and improved
• Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility employee experiences and learning efforts
• Foundational understanding of how data supports decision-making in HR

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• Previous internship experience in the Human Resources field is strongly preferred 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion 
• Positive, proactive mindset with a willingness to learn
• Interest in employee engagement, workplace culture, or learning & development
• Experience supporting events, programs, or projects (academic, internship, or extracurricular)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools as well as survey platforms
• Curiosity about how organizations use data and tools (including AI) to improve employee experience

Compensation & Benefits:

This role pays $20/hour and is eligible to earn overtime pay. The Chicago Bulls offer a relocation stipend for any candidates making a move to the state of Illinois. The Chicago Bulls offer competitive benefits and perks. Our benefit offerings for seasonal associates include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time-off including paid leave and sick pay
• Complimentary home game tickets, parking, and gym access
• Complimentary snacks, lunch and dinner (dinner if working games / events).
• Pet Insurance

This role requires flexible work hours and may include work outside of normal office hours during the business week and on weekends. Full-time remote work is not an option for this role and interested applicants should be currently located in or prepared to move to the Chicagoland area.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.