Summer 2027 Intern, Human Resources

Athena Global Advisors partners with organizations to transform their presence, reputation, and performance through business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations. The Human Resources Intern will support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR reporting, compliance, and employee experience initiatives while contributing to day-to-day HR operations.

What you'll do:

• Assist with recruitment and selection activities, including job postings, resume screening, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks
• Support the onboarding process for new hires by preparing new hire paperwork, conducting orientations, and coordinating training sessions
• Provide support for employee relations activities, including maintaining employee files, drafting employee communications, and coordinating employee recognition programs
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives, such as performance management, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and learning and development
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, as well as federal and state employment laws
• Prepare HR-related reports as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Understand and learn the fundamentals of human resources

What they're looking for:

• All Athena internships are hosted in person at our Philadelphia headquarters
• The Summer 2027 cohort will run from June 15th through August 11th
• Interns are expected to work 20–30 hours per week
• You're a creative thinker: not afraid to think outside the box, driven by curiosity, proposing ideas and solutions, reaching above and beyond to ensure the success of a project
• You're a people person: whether it's brainstorming with coworkers or working with other departments, you're a clear, open communicator and you're not afraid to ask for help
• You're tech savvy: you're in-tune with design trends, and you can learn new computer programs and adapt them into your workflow quickly
• You've got it together: a fan of calendar invites, close attention to detail, tight time management, and organization skills
• Prior experience working directly with clients or supporting brand activations
• Leadership experience through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or team-based activities
• Exposure to marketing, brand strategy, or social media planning
• Familiarity with business analytics and KPI reporting

Benefits:

• Interns are compensated at $20/hour, with bi-weekly pay throughout the nine-week program.
• Flexible Scheduling: Interns are expected to work 20–30 hours per week, ideally on a consistent schedule. Hours are coordinated with managers to allow flexibility within the weekly limit.
• In-Person Engagement: This is an on-site internship based in Philadelphia, designed to provide immersive, real-world experience in a collaborative office environment.
• Professional Exposure: Interns gain hands-on experience with client-facing work, learning key skills in professionalism, communication, and public relations.
• Capstone Project: All interns participate in a Capstone Project, where they collaborate across departments to research and pitch a new client opportunity to Athena’s senior leadership and CEO.
• Cultural Experiences: Interns enjoy company outings that showcase Philadelphia’s culture and community—past events have included visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Citizens Bank Park.
• Interns are mentored through weekly managerial check-ins and executive support.