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!

Internship Program Overview

As part of our McFamily, you will have the opportunity to learn about our business from both a corporate and restaurant level. Over the summer, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Executive Speaker Series to hear from our top leaders around the business, Lunch and Learns to showcase the unique departments we have at McDonald's like Restaurant Architecture, Happy Meal Team, and Ronald McDonald House Charities, our eight Employee Business Networks, and Developmental Training Sessions. You will work on value-add projects and be able to hone in on your presentation skills. We believe that we are #BetterTogether, so we value the power of networking at McDonald's. We help encourage networking by setting up Peer Lunches, Social Activities, and 1:1 networking opportunities with leaders from the business. Our internship is best for rising seniors who thrive in fast-paced environments and love a challenge!

Department Overview

At McDonald's we are dedicated to sustainability, from the field to the restaurant. From ambitious recycling initiatives and balanced sourcing efforts, to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we are constantly improving. We truly see and every day act on our purpose to feed and foster communities. We are looking to hire interns that support both our Global and Market Sustainability functions.

Global Impact

McDonald's Global Impact team is aligned around a mission to make McDonald's one of the most respected, trusted, and admired brands in the world. We will do this through actions to drive responsible business growth, investments to foster community, values-based advocacy, and compelling communications that matter to our customers, our System and our global partners. Interns supporting this team will work within the Nature and Climate sub-team. The Nature and Climate team involved work close in partnership with our Global Supply Chain and other branches of the Global Impact team and other teams across the business around the world.

Market Sustainability

The US Supply Chain Sustainability team sits within the U.S. Market to support our Global Impact goals and commitments in a way that aligns with our strategic sourcing priorities. In U.S. Supply Chain Sustainability, we work closely with our commercial and sustainability colleagues in the U.S. and around the globe to tackle pressing challenges, like the risks our business faces from climate change and the opportunities to positively impact our communities where we source and where we serve. This intern will interact with the U.S. Supply Chain Management team, Global Market Sustainability teams, and the Global Impact team, as well as McDonald's Suppliers.

Why We'll Hire You

You are a strong candidate if you:

• You're a Junior working towards your Bachelor's degree with a graduation date in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023
• Preferred majors include: Business, Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering
• Have a passion for problem solving, strategic relationship management, sustainability and efficiency
• Can work Monday-Friday during all 10 weeks (6/6-8/12) of the internship
• Have communication skills that are strong and adapt based on your audience
• You're committed to a culture of inclusiveness
• You want to impact the modern era of McDonald's

Why You'll Want This Job

You'll enjoy a flexible work environment where you can think critically and feed your need (and ours!) for restless innovation. After initial training, you'll dive in with your full-time team to learn the business, meet leaders within the organization, and seek projects that will leave a lasting impact. We designed this internship to provide a smooth transition into McDonald's so you don't have to worry - if you bring your curiosity and work ethic, we will bring the know-how. You will receive mentorship from industry leaders who want you to succeed and take pride in guiding you to develop into a McDonald's future leader.

In addition, the capabilities you will acquire set you up for a variety of career paths depending on your interests and strengths, so know that beginning your career in the McDonald's Corporate Internship gives you early access to our full-time post-graduation opportunities.

How You'll be Compensated

You'll be lovin' your compensation which will include:

• $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

Additional Requirements:

• Must be fully vaccinated (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) for COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination by start date

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 US-UniversityPrograms@us.mcd.com

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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