Internship Program

About the job

• Strategic Marketing
• Data Analytics
• Communication/Editorial
• Project Management
  

We are a professional services company that specializes in program management, marketing and communications, and strategy. By leveraging diverse talent and expertise, we devise strategies, craft campaigns, activate experiences, and optimize operations to connect our clients with their audiences. Athena brings an artful mix of creativity and facts-based insight to make complex matters engaging, memorable, and impactful.

Role Responsibilities:

This person will work with an Athena team that is engaged with leading firms and clients across a multitude of sectors. You will have the opportunity to add real value and take ownership of key projects in your field, in addition to significant training and professional development opportunities. In addition, weekly training sessions on relevant business topics to enhance your learning. Internship opportunities may focus on marketing, event planning, digital and social analytics, or project management.

• Understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.

• Rotates through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business.

• Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship.

• Engages with customers or clients and provides service and/or sales.

• Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.

• Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.

• Assists in creating client reports.

The skills and experience you should bring to Athena:

• Excellent MS Office Skills: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent communication skills

• Critical-thinking capabilities

• Time management skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Highly organized with a keen eye for attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders

Requirements and Preferred Skills:

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related field

• Leadership experience in extracurriculars, volunteer work, and/or sports teams

• Exposure to marketing and social strategy

• Experience with business analytics and KPI reporting

• Experience with Excel and all Microsoft Products (pivot tables, advance formulas, VBA, etc.)

• Experience in MS Project, Airtable, or other project management software

Our paid intern program runs three times per year for nine weeks each. Candidates should be prepared to work in person 15-20 hours a week, preferably on a consistent schedule. Please note, our internships are a hybrid experience.
Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040 or at AthenaGlobalAdvisors.com.