People and Places Summer 2025 Intern – DEI, Toast.org, and Talent Development

Important Information Before Applying: This is a Summer 2025 internship with three openings, one on each team (DEI, Toast.org, and Talent Development). The role requires full-time availability (40 hours per week) and will be onsite in Boston. A writing sample will be required as part of the application process. The internship will run from June 9, 2025 through August 22, 2025, and the start date is non-negotiable.

People and Places Summer 2025 Intern – DEI, Toast.org, and Talent Development

At Toast, we empower the restaurant community with innovative technology designed to help restaurants adapt, streamline operations, and thrive in a fast-changing industry. Our platform is purpose-built for restaurants, by restaurant people, ensuring we address the unique challenges they face every day.

Beyond technology, we’re deeply committed to investing in the people and communities that make the restaurant industry so special. Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, Toast.org philanthropic programs, and talent  development opportunities, we strive to create meaningful impact both within Toast and across the communities we serve.

Our DEI, Toast.org, and Talent Development internships give students the chance to contribute directly to this mission. You’ll play an active role in fostering inclusive workplace experiences, supporting community-focused initiatives, and building scalable learning solutions that empower our teams and customers. Together, we’re not just supporting restaurants—we’re shaping the future of the industry.

The Team: 

Toast’s People and Places Team is dedicated to fostering growth, inclusion, and community impact. Through initiatives like DEI workshops, leadership development, community-focused programming, and scalable learning solutions, we empower employees, managers, and leaders to thrive in a fast-paced environment. These internships provide an opportunity to contribute directly to our efforts in creating inclusive workplace experiences, supporting community initiatives, and developing learning programs that drive personal and professional growth across Toast.

About these rolls (Responsibilities)*

Toast is excited to offer three distinct internship opportunities within our People Team for Summer 2025:

1. DEI Intern

As the DEI Intern, you’ll support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. This includes preparing and curating learning content and resources, coordinating development workshops and events, assisting with programming for our Toast Communities (ERGs) and customers, and supporting our e-learning and Learning Management Systems (LMS) projects.

2. Toast.org Intern

As the Toast.org Intern, you’ll work on projects that align with Toast’s philanthropic and community-focused initiatives. You’ll help with program coordination, event planning, nonprofit outreach, and other tasks that drive Toast.org’s mission of addressing food insecurity and giving back through the restaurant community. 

3. Talent Development (TD) Intern

As the TD  Intern, you’ll support the development of scalable learning experiences that enable our managers and leaders to grow. You’ll assist with designing and delivering leadership workshops, and working on initiatives that drive employee development across the organization.

Across all three roles, we are looking for motivated individuals who can help us build scalable, authentic, and inclusive experiences that will shape the next generation of Toasters. What you’ll get in return is the opportunity to learn and grow while working on impactful projects with great team members.

Our goal will be to provide you with real-world, in-house experience of being part of a rapidly growing company.

Do you have the right ingredients? (Requirements)

• Ability to work onsite in Boston for the summer with a firm start date of Jun 9, 2025
• Strong interest in one or more of these teams with the ability to discuss your passion and motivation for pursuing it
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to consistently bring enthusiasm and curiosity
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with a diverse, inclusive workforce
• Self-motivated, hard-working, and interested in making a difference and an impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, changing environment and to adapt while focusing on key goals and objectives
• Prior experience with HR, TD, or DEI is preferred (but not required)

*Bread puns encouraged but not required

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