People Engagement Coordinator Intern (Summer)

Employment Type: Intern

Location: New York

Work Site Type: Hybrid

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FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, highlighted as a Global Agency of the Year, over 100 Employees by C&IT, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

Location: Onsite in NY office (Hybrid)

What You Would Get To Do: 

The Engagement Team is seeking an enthusiastic Engagement Intern to help drive meaningful employee experiences across our global teams! This hands-on role offers the opportunity to collaborate across different departments, contribute to internal programs, and support initiatives that make FIRST a great place to work.

As an Engagement Intern, you will assist in the research, planning, and execution of internal activities, including on-site events, virtual wellness challenges, and global communications through our intranet and other platforms. Reporting to the Engagement Manager, you will take on a variety of tasks that enhance workplace culture and foster employee connection.

If you're passionate about creating interactive and engaging experiences, this internship is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while making a real impact.

Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities to enhance engagement programs and propose creative solutions to drive participation.
  • Maintain the engagement calendar and supportive project plans to track upcoming events and activities and ensure seamless delivery.
  • Attend internal Committee meetings focused on wellness, environmentalism and volunteerism, take notes, send follow-ups and help action tasks to maintain momentum and engagement.
  • Develop and propose engagement activities by brainstorming creative themes, content ideas, and networking opportunities that deepen employee connection.
  • Attend virtual and New York based events, actively participating in planning and collaborating with stakeholders to coordinate logistics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute engagement initiatives across all regions.
  • Help organize and promote FIRST-led volunteer opportunities and community engagement activities across all regions.
  • Assist in writing and curating content for internal platforms, including the intranet and digital communications.
  • Help collect, analyze, and report on employee feedback from surveys, event participation, and engagement activities to identify trends and areas for improvement.

What We Are Looking For 

Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at FIRST. Please contact recruiting@firstagency.com if you need an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. 

  • Energetic, positive, and enthusiastic.
  • Confident in engaging with internal stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Passion for helping others with excellent customer service skills.
  • Comfortable working with diverse teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft and/or Google Suite.
  • Experience with Canva (preferred but not required).
  • Skilled in Google Sheets/ Excel for creating and updating planning worksheets.

United States Residents: The base pay for this position is $20 - 25/hour. 

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FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.