Strategy & Culture Consulting Summer 2025 Internship

Priority deadline: February 12, 2025
Application deadline: February 18, 2025

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, travel, hospitality and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE STRATEGY & CULTURE CONSULTING INTERNSHIP

Orchestra is seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in getting hands-on experience in strategy and culture and consulting. We're proud to offer an internship program that offers the skills and experiences to be successful. Currently, 60% of our entry-level staff are former interns with us! We believe culture is the winning strategy and we help companies and nonprofits tune in to theirs—and transform their organizations for ultimate impact. We design innovative experiences that enhance personal and organizational capacity for growth. We help individuals and organizations align their culture with their strategy, fostering adaptability and unlocking potential for lasting impact. Through consulting, executive coaching and strategic assessments, we partner with organizations to build stronger cultures, navigate change and drive success. 

Interns may collaborate with other divisions and teams as needed. Interns will be asked to focus on a range of projects, including longer-term and day-to-day/immediate tasks assigned by their team and will learn the basics of high-level strategy and culture and consulting.

Role duration: Our Summer 2025 Internship Program runs from mid-May to mid-to-late August 2025.

Role hours: Interns must be able to work 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, on a 9 a.m.-to-5 p.m. Eastern Time schedule. Please note that client needs may require flexibility with working hours (e.g., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Please do not apply if you cannot meet this requirement.

Role location: This role is based in either our New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis, in-office at least 3 days per week.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an intern on our team, you will…

• Learn the basics of strategy and culture consulting
• Share and execute on your ideas for our clients
• Draft reports, create agendas, gather resources and conduct research projects
• Assist with a variety of project- and team-related assignments and tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

• Must be a rising college senior (or junior), postgraduate student or non-student
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, good organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated interest in organizational strategy and culture
• Capability to work with a team to meet group objectives
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients
• Excellent computer skills, including Google Suite products

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Salary: The compensation for this role is $18 per hour.

Benefits:

• 3 PTO (paid time off) days
• 3 paid wellness days
• Wellness days are to ensure interns have adequate time to take care of their mental, emotional, and physical health while PTO days are used for personal activities, such as a vacation.
• Paid bank holidays
• Access to professional development programs geared specifically toward interns and individuals just beginning their careers

Application requirements: For your application to be considered, you must submit the following as PDFs:

• 1-2 page resume with your relevant work, volunteer and extra-curricular experiences
• Two writing samples you have written in a professional or educational setting
• This can be a research or other relevant deliverable. Examples include capstone project, thesis paper/outline, case study analysis, competitor research, etc.
• Cover letter that answers the below prompt in 500 words or less:
• Tell us how your educational, professional and/or personal experiences align with Orchestra’s Strategy & Culture Consulting Internship program. Your response should highlight the responsibilities and required skills for this position.

Application deadline: While we accept applications on a rolling basis, priority will be given to candidates who apply by February 12, 2025 and the final deadline to apply is February 18, 2025.

Have any other questions? Check out our FAQ document for more information!

*Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot reply to all submissions. We will contact applicants directly with requests for interviews. Please do not email or call to check on the status of your application.

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We're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for your communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.

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