COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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! JOB DESCRIPTION

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 using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. 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.

The U.S. 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 2021 or Spring 2022
• Preferred majors include: BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
• Have a college GPA of AT LEAST 3.0
• Have a PASSION FOR PROBLEM SOLVING, STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFICIENCY
• Can WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY DURING ALL 10 WEEKS 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.

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries and billions of customers served each year.  As the global leader in the food service industry, we have a legacy of innovation and hard work that continues to drive us. Today, we are growing with velocity and are focused on modernizing our experiences, not to make a different McDonald’s but to build a better McDonald’s.