Intern, Membership Communications & Outreach

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Job Description:

Duration/Hours :

June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027

Pay rate is $25/hour for undergraduate students (Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later)

Full-time; 37.5 hours per week

Based in Washington, DC, with an expectation to work onsite at least two days per week.

ABA’s Internship provides students with a paid opportunity to work with one of the biggest trade associations in Washington, DC. This extremely selective opportunity provides students with the opportunity to do substantial work in various divisions across ABA, connect with leadership, build a network, and make a difference.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support briefing development for officer speaking engagements at state association conventions.
• Research banking institutions to help identify engagement and recruitment opportunities.
• Support development of background material for Speakers Bureau events.
• Review and refresh member-facing web content in "Connect to Resources", including expert review of job role checklists and toolbox.
• Complement research efforts to increase ABA engagement with member posts on social media.
• Support data clean-up efforts.

Required Skills

• Strong communications skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong editing and organizational skills
• Strong research skills

Minimum Education Requirements

• Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior at an accredited college or university with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.

Preferred Field of Study:

• Communications

Salary Band Range:

American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.