Communications Intern

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

We are looking for a Communications Intern to join our Communications and Marking team! This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is looking to gain professional experience in a dynamic workplace performing various communications, marketing/brand outreach, administrative duties, and writing-based tasks.

Location: This is a part-time position based in Evanston, Illinois. Ideal candidates for this role would be local to the Chicago/ Evanston area and able to work from our headquarters office.

Responsibilities for the Communications Intern include:

• Support the development of written materials for internal and external communications activities.
• Assist with the development of various bi-weekly marketing newsletters, social media content, and other professional communications content.
• Interact with the Marketing, Communications, and External Affairs (MCEA) team leadership and various business divisions within the company as needed.
• Develop high-quality written products in accordance with the firm's professional and technical standards.
• Support the Marketing and Communications team with administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the Communications Intern include:

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 1 year(s) of experience in Communications, Marketing, Business, Emergency Management, or related field. Previous internship and/or academic experience counts towards this requirement.
• Think creatively and be a team player.
• Have some experience developing, editing, and/ or proofreading written content.
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills, including the ability and willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commit to a schedule of 20 to 25 hours per week from late May to Mid-Late August of 2025.

Compensation for the Communications Intern Includes:

• Hourly range of $16.00-$20.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.
• Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Salary : $16 - $20