Intern, Membership Communications & Outreach

ABA - American Bankers Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Bankers Association (ABA) in Washington, DC offers a structured summer internship for undergraduates. This role combines research, briefing support, and content updates for the Speakers Bureau and Connect to Resources.

You will work on state association engagements, identify recruitment opportunities, and help maintain member-facing content. The program runs June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027, onsite at least two days per week, at $25/hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a rising undergraduate student with expected graduation date Dec 2027 or later.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to edit, organize materials and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support briefing development for officer speaking engagements at state association conventions.
• Research banking institutions to identify engagement and recruitment opportunities.
• Assist in developing background material for Speakers Bureau events.
• Review and refresh member-facing web content, including job role checklists and toolbox.
• Contribute to social media engagement and ABA outreach.
• Assist with data clean-up efforts.

Skills

Strong communications

Attention to detail

Editing

Research skills

Education

Undergraduate student pursuing degree

Job description

Team Benefits

• has Extraordinary People - ABA experts are the "go to" sources for bankers, policy makers and the media for credible information and insights for the banking industry.
• has Unmatched Scope and Scale - ABA's unparalleled information and services keep members current, knowledgeable and prepared.
• is Impact-Driven - ABA has a proven record of bringing about positive change for our members and the industry. We take action and achieve results.

Plus competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on issues of national significance equals a winning combination!

Employer of Choice: ABA is recognized with a 2025 Great Company Culture Award and 2025 Great Place to Work designation!

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.

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

$15.00 - $37.50 - $60.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

The American Bankers Association is the voice of America’s banks—the small, midsize, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million women and men and help drive America's economy. Please join us and become a part of a rapidly transforming industry that drives growth and innovation at home and around the world.