Public Affairs Summer Intern

Job Description

The Concordia Group Summer Internship Program is designed as a front-row seat to how real work gets done. This is not a support role. Interns are embedded directly into active work streams—participating in conversations, contributing to deliverables, and owning pieces of execution. You will see how strategy is formed, how decisions are made, and how projects move from concept to completion. Interns work closely with senior leadership and are included in the rooms where work is actively happening. We keep the cohort intentionally small. We are not looking for volume—we are looking for a few individuals who can operate above their experience level.
Responsibilities
Interns will work across three core areas of the firm:
Strategy & Public Affairs: Participate in client meetings and internal strategy discussions; contribute to development of messaging, positioning, and campaign concepts; build materials used in active client engagements
Operations & Execution: Own components of project workflows and timelines; coordinate across work-streams to ensure execution stays on track; build and refine systems that support ongoing work
Production & Logistics: Work within Concordia’s in-house production, print, and fulfillment operation. Manage processing, quality control, and delivery coordination; ensure final outputs are executed accurately and on time. Interns may rotate across areas but will be expected to take ownership within each.
Capstone Project: Each intern will own a defined final deliverable tied to real work. Examples may include: A process improvement that increases operational efficiency; a client-facing memo or strategic recommendation; a campaign or project concept; a system or workflow build. At the conclusion of the program, interns will present their work directly to leadership.
Weekly Engagement: The program includes a consistent but focused cadence: Weekly leadership check-ins (with senior team members), working sessions on how projects, clients, and campaigns are actually managed, and ongoing exposure to live discussions and decision-making
What You’ll Do: Participate in client meetings and contribute to active work-streams. Build materials used in real engagements. Own pieces of workflow, coordination, and execution. Operate within systems that support ongoing projects. Take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks
Who We’re Looking For: Strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to operate in a fast-moving, unstructured environment. Clear communicator, both written and verbal. Willingness to take ownership and figure things out. Interest in business, public affairs, operations, or production. This program is best suited for individuals who want to be pushed, not managed.