Corporate and Community Engagement Intern (Summer 2027)

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. Our organization’s vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life. Our commitment to people, innovation, tenacity, collaboration, and customer focus allows us to fulfill our mission to support the warfighter and national security. As the Corporate and Community Engagement (CCE) Intern at Draper, you will join an exceptionally passionate, collaborative, and committed team working together towards our vision of creating a culture of inclusion. Reporting directly to the CCE Partner with access to the Chief Corporate and Community Engagement Officer, you will have exposure to our CCE strategy and will learn how to develop and implement CCE programs. As our intern, you will work closely with our Employee Resource group leaders and many leaders across Draper.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s / master’s degree program.
Must be a U.S. citizen
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development or a related field of study
Strong organizational skills and strong detail-orientation
Strong communication skills: writing, editing, and verbal communication
Strong listening skills and ability to capture key information, identify themes, and organize findings
Ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files

Responsibilities

Co-op will rotate working between multiple groups within Department to ensure a base knowledge set is experienced for comprehensive professional development.
Provide assistance to a team, including, but not limited to, clerical duties, processing paperwork, customer service or performing data entry.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assist with the planning and execution of employee programs, workshops and learning opportunities
Support employee-facing event logistics including day-of coordination, setup, and follow up
Help develop and update presentations, newsletters, communications, talking points and other program materials.
Gather and organize information from multiple stakeholders including employees and external partners
Support with scheduling meetings and lead the development & communication of meeting notes, management of CCE calendar, the creation of materials (flyers, online resources, etc.).
Actively identify and implement process improvements that will make programs more accessible, welcoming, and useful to a wide range of employees.
Provide general administrative support to the CCE Partner and Chief Corporate and Community Engagement Officer
Complete an assigned CCE capstone project, from ideation to deployment, that supports the overall CCE department strategy.
Play a meaningful role in crafting our CCE, Corporate Social responsibility , and Employee Resource Group events throughout the summer