Engagement & Education Intern

The Engagement & Education Intern will be an active contributor to OneDigital’s Engagement & Education (E&E) team, supporting the development and execution of employee benefits communication, engagement, and education strategies. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in client-facing work, content creation, research, and internal enablement while building foundational skills in employee benefits, population health, and workplace engagement. 

The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, highly organized, and eager to learn how thoughtful education and communication strategies can improve employee outcomes and employer success. 

Key Responsibilities 

Team & Client Engagement 

Serve as a contributing team member of the Engagement & Education team 

Participate in department meetings and relevant team working sessions 

Attend client meetings as appropriate to observe and support needs assessments, strategy discussions, and education planning 

Provide client resources and support at the direction of Engagement & Education consultants and team members 

Content & Education Development 

Assist in the creation of internal trainings, toolkits, newsletters, presentations, and employee communication templates 

Collaborate with internal team members to develop customized employer and employee education materials, including:  

Benefit guides, microsites, and other benefits education materials 

Flyers and campaign assets 

Presentations and talking points 

Blog posts, white papers, case studies, and more 

Support scalable, evergreen education projects that can be leveraged across clients and teams 

Project Ownership & Research 

Work collaboratively on education initiatives while taking ownership of one larger, semester‑long project that:  

Contributes meaningfully to the mission of the Engagement & Education practice 

Aligns with and fulfills the internship requirements of the intern’s academic program 

Conduct research on vendor solutions, engagement tools, and industry trends related to employee benefits, wellbeing, and population health 

Synthesize research findings into clear, actionable summaries or recommendations 

Collaboration & Professional Development 

Partner cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders to support team initiatives and shared goals 

Participate in bi‑weekly check‑ins with the internship supervisor to review progress, priorities, and professional development goals 

Required Skills & Attributes 

The successful candidate will demonstrate: 

Strong self‑motivation with a proactive, ownership‑oriented mindset 

Excellent attention to detail and above‑average organizational skills 

Solid research, analytical, and writing capabilities 

Clear, professional communication and collaboration skills 

A genuine desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills 

Ability to manage time effectively in a primarily remote environment 

Work Environment 

This role is primarily remote, with regular virtual collaboration 

Interns should be comfortable working independently while staying connected to their team 

Why This Internship Matters 

This internship offers meaningful exposure to real‑world employee engagement and education work—not just observation. Interns will leave with tangible deliverables, practical experience, and a deeper understanding of how communication and education drive better outcomes for employees and employers alike.