Corporate Communications Intern

JOB OVERVIEW 

The Social Impact Intern participates in Macy’s 8-week Summer Internship Program in Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, gaining experience in areas such as cause marketing, colleague giving and volunteering, corporate grants, internal communications, public relations, and brand marketing. The successful intern will gain insight into the strategies and processes involved in bringing a social commitment to life across a national fleet of stores with more than 70,000 colleagues touching millions of customers. 

This internship begins on June 3 with a strong preference for hybrid – in-person and remote work in New York, NY. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Assist with planning cause marketing campaigns, including preparing briefs, drafting communications, and planning in-store events 

Help plan and execute company-wide colleague giving and volunteering campaign by assisting with reporting, planning events, and coordinating volunteer opportunities 

Opportunity to pitch a new social impact activation and partner, then bring it to life to manage end-to-end ideation, strategy, execution and track KPIs 

Research potential nonprofit partners and ways the business can work with them 

Gather and summarize relevant customer, colleague, and industry research related to social impact 

Assist team members with administrative tasks such as preparing for events, running data reports, managing funding requests, and more as needed 

Engage in professional development through structured, hands-on learning 

Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality 

Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities 

In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned 

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED 

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with colleagues, leaders, and stakeholders 

Understanding of How to Serve Communities: Knowledgeable and passionate about the needs of local communities and social impact sector trends 

Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to assess challenges, build consensus, and work through others to achieve project objectives; flexible in responding to change. 

Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrated leadership skills, assertiveness, and the ability to take initiative while maintaining professional business ethics 

Collaboration & Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills to effectively manage projects from initiation through delivery; ability to work with internal teams, executives, and external production partners. 

Organizational & Project Management: Capacity to manage multiple tasks, support key social impact initiatives, and contribute to department strategies with minimal supervision 

Adaptability & Learning Agility: Willingness and ability to quickly learn new tools, platforms, and processes in a fast-paced corporate environment. 

WHO YOU ARE 

Rising juniors or seniors enrolled at an accredited undergraduate program. Study in marketing, communications, or public relations preferred but all majors considered. 

Demonstrated passion and experience for giving back/volunteering on campus or in the community. 

Interest in understanding how businesses can support communities  

Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and remaining standing for long periods of time at events. Requires close vision and reach with hands and arms. 

Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.