Intern, Corporate Communications

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

SUMMARY
SHRM’s paid internship program enables students to participate in valuable real-world work experience through a variety of tailored assignments within their areas of interest and fields of study. Students will be tasked with different team-specific projects and tasks, and participate in professional development projects and events to prepare them for their future careers.

This is a paid internship starting at $20.00/Hour.
This is a 10-week, summer internship from June 2, 2026 - August 6, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Assist communications team with drafting speeches, talking points, scripts, press releases, and other executive communications materials
• Assist with creation of executive presentations
• Conduct research for executive presentations, interviews, and other speaking engagements
• Draft executive briefs and other prep materials for executives
• Assist in facilitating all products project an image reflective of SHRM’s brand guidelines
• Suggest and create content for different projects and initiatives
• Carry out division-specific tasks/activities as assigned by the supervisor throughout the internship
• Manage deliverables and provide regular updates

Education & Experience Requirements

• Field of study: pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, Marketing, or a related field
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Strong writing and editing ability
• Attention to detail
• Research and information synthesis skills
• High level of commitment and initiative
• Ability to learn and navigate technology and software
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills while implementing direction and feedback
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Willingness to follow directions
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Ability to effectively leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and improve overall work quality.

Additional Notes
Physical Requirements
This position operates in a typical office environment and requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds as needed.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.

Work environment

Hybrid Schedule (3 Days In-Office / 2 Days Remote):
This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday remote. Employees must be available during standard business hours, with core hours beginning between 8:00–9:00 a.m. and concluding between 5:00–6:00 p.m. local time.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.