CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The HR Employer Brand & Employee Lifecycle Intern will help strengthen Chipotle’s employer brand and improve key stages of the employee journey. This role partners closely withCulture and Employee Experience (C&EX),Talent Acquisition, Internal Communications, andother centers of excellenceto support projects that enhance how candidates and employees experience Chipotle—fromrecruitingand onboarding throughtransition and exit.

Key Responsibilities

Employer Branding & Talent Attraction

Support development of employer brand content that highlights Chipotle’s values, culture, career growth, and purpose.

Assistwith creating copy, visuals, and employee stories for social media, career sites, internal channels, and recruitment campaigns.

Track performance metrics for branding and recruitment marketing campaigns; recommend insights-driven improvements.

Helpmaintaincontent libraries, photo assets, and brand consistency across platforms.

Employee Lifecycle & Experience Support

Help design and enhance employee lifecycle communications (onboarding emails, milestone messages, engagement programs, etc.).

Conduct research and benchmarking on best practices in employee experience, onboarding, and culture-building initiatives.

Assistwith organizing data and feedback from surveys, focus groups, and listening channels toidentifyopportunities for improvement.

Partner on projects that support belonging, recognition, and career development initiatives.

Project Coordination & Operations

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support project planning, timelines, and deliverables.

Assistwith updating documentation, process maps, and resource materials for HR teams.

Prepare presentations, reports, and dashboardssummarizingprogram outcomes and insights.

Provide administrative support for employer branding and lifecycle programs as needed.

WhatYou’llLearn

How employer branding drives candidate attraction, employee engagement, and culture.

How to design and support consistent experience touchpoints across the entire employee lifecycle.

Hands-on experience in HR communications, content development, storytelling, and project management.

Exposure to Chipotle’s values-driven culture and people-first approach to talent.

Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in HR, Communications, Marketing, Business, Psychology, or relatedfield.

Strong writing and communication skills; interest in storytelling and brand voice.

Creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling content.

Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, etc.)a plusbut notrequired.

Passion for people, culture, and deliveringan outstandingemployee experience.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Pay rate is $25 per hour, depending on skill level, experience, and/ oreducation. Compensation offered is also subject to local wage and hour laws.

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. 

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.comif you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.