Engagement & Outreach Communications Intern

American Bankers Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bankers Association invites undergraduates for a paid internship in Membership Communications & Outreach in Washington, DC. The program runs June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027, at 37.5 hours per week, onsite at least two days weekly.

The role offers exposure to multiple ABA divisions, leadership interaction, and a chance to contribute to national banking policy conversations. Open to rising sophomores, juniors or seniors with expected graduation in December 2027 or later, this internship

Qualifications

• Required: Strong communications skills.
• Required: Attention to detail and editing/organizational abilities.
• Required: Strong research skills.
• Minimum: rising sophomore, junior or senior with expected graduation date December 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Support briefing development for officer speaking engagements at state association conventions.
• Research banking institutions to identify engagement and recruitment opportunities.
• Develop background material for Speakers Bureau events.
• Review and refresh member-facing web content (Connect to Resources) with checklist/toolbox reviews.
• Support ABA engagement with member posts on social media.
• Assist with data clean-up efforts.

Skills

Strong communications

Attention to detail

Editing and organizational skills

Research skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Communications (preferred)

Job description

American Bankers Association invites undergraduates for a paid internship in Membership Communications & Outreach in Washington, DC. The program runs June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027, at 37.5 hours per week, onsite at least two days weekly.

The role offers exposure to multiple ABA divisions, leadership interaction, and a chance to contribute to national banking policy conversations. Open to rising sophomores, juniors or seniors with expected graduation in December 2027 or later, this internship