What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Strategic Communications Specialist Intern position at Abt Associates?
Job Description
The World at Abt
Solving the world's most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000 people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what's possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints - joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within - we look after people around the world, and we'll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now's your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Global seeks bright, talented, and intellectually curious students to participate in our summer Abternship. As a paid Internal Strategic Communications Specialist intern in the Internal Communications Department, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience while being immersed into Abt's organizational culture. Interns will learn from some of the top experts in their respective fields while experiencing events / programs that are useful in any professional setting. Our programs will consist of a robust and structured curriculum that encompasses professional development opportunities, networking events, and a mentorship program. Interns can be remote, hybrid, or in person and can be located anywhere in the United States.
The Summer Internship Program at Abt Global is 10 weeks, beginning June 2, 2025, through August 8, 2025. Interns must be able to work full time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the program.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Candidate must participate in programming / seminars / meetings scheduled throughout the Abternship
- Coordinate and support internal teams with their employee communications across all channels
- Assist with maintaining an editorial calendar
- Draft employee communications including all-company emails, internal stories, and newsletters
- Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help maximize communications across the company for varying audiences
- Assist with planning employee events including communications planning, logistics, and programmatic planning
What We Value
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
This position offers an anticipated hourly rate of :
Undergraduate student : $25.00 per hour
Abt Global is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
Disclaimer : Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
About Us
Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Global is regularly ranked as one of the top global research firms and one of the international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.
At Abt Global, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.
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