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Summer 2026 Global Citizenship Intern at Edelman in Chicago, IL
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Job Description
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.
About Global Citizenship: At Edelman, we are committed to our world, our clients, our communities, and each other. As the largest PR firm, we’re increasingly interdependent – everything we do has an impact. It’s up to us to determine how positive, and how powerful, that impact can be. The Global Citizenship team helps shape the international program that fulfills the larger responsibility we have to society. Visit the Global Citizenship page to learn more.
The Global Citizenship intern will work closely with the Global Citizenship team on day-to-day activities as well as larger projects, including communication efforts, employee engagement, and our annual Citizenship report.
To be considered, you must be a rising senior, having completed your junior year of undergraduate study by Summer 2026.
Location: Chicago
Application deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026
Internship Program dates: Monday, June 8 - Friday, August 14, 2026
Job duties – Citizenship:
Assist with the development and execution of internal communications to engage Edelman’s 6,000+ employees in Citizenship
Manage global network of 150+ local Citizenship representatives on implementing Citizenship strategy locally
Field and address questions and concerns from members
Collect “feel-good” stories/moments and highlight strong work and examples of Citizenship in action
Assist in development of tools and resources to support the Local Citizenship Network in implementation of social, community, and world initiatives.
Identify opportunities to increase the team’s internal communications
Prepare annual Citizenship Score reports for each office, in partnership with team members
Assist with implementation of new C-Score data collection system
Liaise with local citizenship contacts in our offices to collect and confirm data points
Analyze data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement
Contribute to graphic design of Citizenship assets including the annual report, internal communications and slide decks, and Citizenship branding
Support team in production of annual Citizenship Report
Gather assets, information, and resources
Coordinate with global offices, graphic designers, writer, and cross-functional teams
Manage partnerships by collaborating with the team to maintain contact lists, provide meeting notes and editorial support when needed
Assist on other citizenship projects as needed
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Job Duties - Administrative:
Research and compile materials needed for meetings, calls, projects, etc.
Coordinate and oversee document production and projects, as requested
Maintain files, contacts database, and record keeping needs of practice
Attend team meetings and take responsibility for follow-up action
Complete special projects as assigned, including creative design of materials, writing projects
Description of Internship: To assist the Global Citizenship team in communications with our employees around the world. Collect data and assist in the publication and socialization of our FY26 program, C-Scores and Citizenship Report.
Goals of Internship: To provide a hands-on, professional learning experience that both supports the Global Citizenship team’s efforts and initiatives while providing insights into the field of public relations and corporate social responsibility and sustainability, as well as opportunities for professional growth based on the unique talents, skills, and interests of the intern.
Qualifications:
The intern must
Demonstrate strong writing skills
Be able to work effectively with a variety of staff
Be an effective communicator to multiple audiences across a global network
Have good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines
Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to support research, content drafting, and trend monitoring
Have solid knowledge of MS Office Suite and superior verbal and written communication skills
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with others
Be interested in the field of corporate citizenship
Have graphic design experience (preferred)
Additional Information:
Interns are paid $22/ hour and are expected to work a full-time schedule (40 hours/ week)
The internship is a 10-week program beginning on Monday, June 8, 2026 to Friday, August 14, 2026
To be considered, you must be a rising senior, having completed your junior year of undergraduate study by Summer 2026
The internship program will be hybrid
Edelman does not provide any form of housing reimbursement
Only students who are authorized to work in the United States will be considered
Failure to submit a complete application will result in ineligibility
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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.