2027 Graduate Intern, Organizational Effectiveness

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Graduate Intern, Organizational Effectiveness to join the global Organization Development & Inclusion team. You will help shape how the organization operates, leads, and performs, partnering with People & Culture to tackle organizational challenges and enable transformation across the enterprise.

You’ll work on diagnostics, organization design, enterprise transformation, and insight translation, leveraging workforce data and analytical skills to inform practical

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organization Development, or related field, graduating Dec 2027 or Spring 2028.
• 2-3 years of full-time work experience preferred.
• Foundational knowledge in OD principles, organizational behavior, change management, organization design, or organizational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify root causes.
• Ability to conduct research, interpret qualitative and quantitative information, and present clear insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex info simply.

Responsibilities

• Support organizational diagnostics by collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in organization design work around structures, operating models, and ways of working.
• Support enterprise transformation with stakeholder assessments, change-readiness tools, and adoption measures.
• Translate research into actionable recommendations after benchmarking and reviewing OD practices.
• Analyze workforce trends, organizational health, and capability needs to inform decisions.
• Develop practical OD frameworks, diagnostic tools, workshop materials, and resources.
• Participate in discovery discussions, stakeholder interviews, working sessions, and document insights and next steps.
• Assist in measuring OD initiative impact and reporting.
• Collaborate across OD&I with Talent Strategy, Leadership Development, Inclusion & Culture, and Change Management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Data visualization tools

Education

MS in IO psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data visualization tools

Job description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity:

Mattel is seeking a Graduate Intern, Organizational Effectiveness to join our global Organization Development & Inclusion (OD&I) team.

As Mattel continues to evolve, our team plays an important role in shaping how the organization operates, leads, and performs. We partner with business leaders and People & Culture teams to solve complex organizational challenges, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and enable transformation across the enterprise.

This internship offers an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world organizational challenges, working alongside experienced OD practitioners on initiatives spanning organization design, change management, workforce planning, talent strategy, and leadership effectiveness.

We're looking for someone who is intellectually curious, analytical, and eager to learn—someone who enjoys connecting the dots, asking thoughtful questions, and translating insights into practical recommendations. You'll have opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects, develop consulting capabilities, and gain exposure to how organizational development supports business strategy and performance within a global organization.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Support organizational diagnostics: Assist in gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify organizational trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to organization design: Support research and analysis related to organizational structures, operating models, decision rights, and ways of working.
• Support enterprise transformation: Partner with OD practitioners to develop stakeholder assessments, change-readiness tools, communication materials, and adoption measures.
• Translate research into insights: Conduct external benchmarking, review emerging OD practices, and synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Leverage workforce and talent data: Support the analysis of workforce trends, organizational health, talent insights, and capability needs to inform organizational decisions.
• Contribute to solution design: Help develop practical OD frameworks, diagnostic tools, workshop materials, and resources that strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Support consulting engagements: Participate in discovery discussions, stakeholder interviews, working sessions, and project activities, helping document insights, recommendations, and next steps.
• Measure organizational impact: Assist in developing measures and reporting approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of OD initiatives and organizational interventions.
• Collaborate across OD&I: Work with colleagues across Talent Strategy, Leadership Development, Inclusion & Culture, Workforce Intelligence, and Change Management to understand how different disciplines contribute to organizational performance.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Currently enrolled in a master's degree program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organization Development, or a related field, graduating in December 2027 or Spring 2028
• 2-3 years full-time work experience (related preferred)l
• Foundational knowledge of organizational development principles, organizational behavior, change management, organization design, or organizational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in understanding organizational challenges and identifying underlying causes.
• Ability to conduct research, interpret qualitative and quantitative information, and synthesize findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a simple, structured way.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions and challenge assumptions constructively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; experience with data visualization, survey, or statistical analysis tools is a plus.
• Interest in applying emerging technologies, including AI, to organizational research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across functions, levels, and geographies.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.