Summer 2026 Intern, Management Consulting
Summer 2026 Intern, Management Consulting
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Job Description
Athena is a creative place for leaders risk-takersstrategicthinkersand boundary-pushers. We partner with organizations looking to transform their presence reputation and performance. For over ten yearswevedelivered business insights marketing strategies and brand activations for leading organizations in industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports.
At Athena our peoplehelpset us apart from traditional agencies and consultancies. As a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace for three years running we take pride in fostering a work environment where passion meets a team ofsolution-oriented individuals who eagerly roll upoursleeves tocreate meaningful resultswhile never forgettingto have fun along the way.
All Athena internships are hosted in-person at our Philadelphia headquarters 20-30 hours a week.
About the Role
As aManagement ConsultingInternyoullwork alongside experiencedbusiness analysts andproject managers to support the planning execution and delivery of client and internal exposure to cross-functional collaboration workflow optimization and stakeholder communicationwhile building the foundational skills of a successful project leader.
As an internyouwill work with an Athena team that is engaged with leading firms and clients across a multitude of will have the opportunity to add real value and take ownership of key projects in your fieldcoupled withsignificant training and professional development opportunities.
About the Program
The Athena internship program immerses interns in a collaborative cross-functional environment where they work closely with teams across Creative Marketing Events Operations and Data Analytics gaining exposure to how departments align to bring projects to life. Our Capstone Project allows interns to collaborate and contribute to real-world initiatives by presenting their proposal to internal stakeholders. Interns are mentored through weekly managerial check-ins and executive support. Athena fosters a culture of support curiosity connection and inclusivity which allows interns to shine.
Our internship program begins in June 2026 and is a part-time opportunity to join the organization for the summer.
Requirements
What youll be responsible for:
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project timelines task trackers and status reports.
- Participate in internal and client-facing meetings capturing notes and action items.
- Support the coordination of deliverables across departments including Creative Marketing and Events.
- Help identify project risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation.
The skills and experience you should have:
- Youre a creative thinker: not afraid to think outside the box driven by curiosity proposing ideas and solutions reaching above and beyond to ensure the success of a project.
- Youre a people person: whether its brainstorming with coworkers or working with other departments youre a clear open communicator and youre not afraid to ask for help.
- Youre tech savvy: youre in tune with design trends and you can learn new computer programs and adapt them into your workflow quickly.
- Youve got it together: a fan of calendar invites close attention to detail tight time management and organization skills.
Its a plus if you have:
- Prior experience working directly with clients or supporting brand activations.
- Leadership experience through extracurricular activities volunteer work or team-based activities.
- Exposure to marketing brand strategy or social media planning.
- Familiarity with business analytics and KPI reporting.
- Proficiency in Excel and project management tools such as MS Project Airtable or Asana.
Benefits
- Paid Experience: Interns are compensated at$20/hour withbiweekly paythroughout the nine-week program.
- Flexible Scheduling: Interns are expected to work2030 hours per week ideally on a consistent schedule. Hours are coordinated with managers to allow flexibility within the weekly limit.
- In-Person Engagement: This is anon-site internship based in Philadelphia designed to provide immersive real-world experience in a collaborative office environment.
- Professional Exposure: Interns gain hands-on experience withclient-facing work learning key skills inprofessionalism communication and public relations.
- Capstone Project: All interns participate in aCapstone Project where they collaborate across departments to research and pitch a new client opportunity to Athenas senior leadership and CEO.
- Cultural Experiences: Interns enjoycompany outingsthat showcase Philadelphias culture and communitypast events have included visits to thePhiladelphia Museum of ArtandCitizens Bank Park.
Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position please contact us at 866.299.6040or at .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
