Employee Engagement and Communications Intern

Why Join Marshall+Sterling?

At Marshall+Sterling, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining an inclusive culture built on integrity, impact, and people-first values. Your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your work helps shape a more secure future for all.

As a 100% employee-owned company with roots dating back to 1864, Marshall+Sterling offers the strength of a time-tested organization and the energy of an ownership-driven culture. Guided by our mission to empower clients to predict, prepare for, and preempt risk, we are relentlessly focused on helping people and businesses protect what matters most — so they can move forward with confidence. Our vision of creating a future that’s safer and more secure drives everything we do.

Innovation is not optional here — it's imperative. We constantly seek better, smarter ways to serve our clients and improve as a company. Collaboration is at our core, because we know we are stronger together — across teams, with our clients, and in the communities we serve. Our employee-owners are not only valued and empowered, but also directly invested in our collective success. 

This position will be based out of Marshall+Sterling’s Poughkeepsie Office.

As an Employee Engagement & Communications Intern, you’ll play an active role in supporting internal communications and enhancing the employee experience across Marshall & Sterling. You’ll assist with content creation, event coordination, internal messaging, and creative projects while collaborating with People Operations and teams across the organization. You’ll also participate in community service opportunities, and learning and professional growth workshops will be available throughout the internship.

What You’ll Do

• Support employee engagement events by assisting with planning, materials, and coordination
• Create and edit content for internal communications, including newsletters and staff announcements
• Design and update lobby screens to keep employees informed and engaged
• Assist with creating videos for training and internal communication purposes
• Support internal “social media” content for the employee community platform and Handshake
• Collaborate with People Operations on engagement initiatives and communications projects
• Participate in community service initiatives
• Attend learning and professional development workshops

What you’ll discover as a M+S Intern:

• Competitive Pay: 19.23/ hour 22.5 hour work week
• Mentorship + Support
• Professional Development
• Collaborative learning and growth
• Community Service Opportunity
• So much more!

Requirements

• Enrolled in a relevant degree program.
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures, Internet, and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work effectively and relate well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• High level of organizational ability with attention to detail.