Culture & Community Engagement Internship

RIVA Solutions Inc.•Reston, VA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

RIVA Solutions is a people-first government services firm delivering mission-critical technology, operations, and consulting solutions across the federal landscape. We believe that strong culture, employee engagement, and community presence are foundational to mission success. This internship supports RIVA’s enterprise-wide efforts to strengthen employee engagement, elevate internal programs, and expand our brand presence across the federal ecosystem. The role operates at the intersection of People & Culture and Marketing & Communications, supporting initiatives that connect employees, build community, and amplify RIVA’s values both internally and externally. RIVA Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Culture & Community Engagement Intern to support employee engagement programs, culture-building initiatives, and brand presence activities throughout the organization. This is a highly visible role that works directly with executive leadership and supports enterprise-wide initiatives including mentorship programs, ambassador initiatives, engagement campaigns, community events, and brand activations. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, professional, and eager to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of culture, communications, and corporate operations. This internship offers meaningful ownership and exposure, with strong potential for extension or conversion into a full-time Associate-level role for high-performing individuals.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field
Minimum 3.0 GPA within major field of study
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional presence and comfort interacting with employees, leadership, and external stakeholders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
DMV-based or willing to be onsite as needed for events and engagement activities

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or leadership experience in marketing, events, HR, communications, or campus organizations
Experience supporting employee engagement, student leadership, or community initiatives
Familiarity with collaboration tools (Slack, Teams, social media platforms)
Interest in corporate culture, brand development, and community engagement strategy

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of in-person employee engagement events, team-building initiatives, and company gatherings
Assist with coordination of internal programs including RIVANext, RIVAkarma, RIVAEngage, the RIVA Ambassador Program, mentorship initiatives, and intern programming
Help activate and sustain internal engagement campaigns that strengthen company culture
Serve as a culture ambassador by modeling RIVA values and promoting connection across teams
Support the coordination and execution of internal and external events including networking gatherings, holiday celebrations, employee appreciation activities, and community initiatives
Represent RIVA at local professional networking and industry events as appropriate
Assist in maintaining strong employee participation and presence at company-sponsored events
Support community outreach initiatives and local engagement efforts
Assist with capturing and organizing event highlights, photos, and internal storytelling content
Support internal collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack) to drive engagement, participation, and community-building
Contribute to brand-aligned messaging efforts in coordination with Marketing & Communications
Track participation, engagement metrics, and feedback from programs and events
Assist with executive-level coordination related to engagement initiatives
Support structured handoffs and documentation to People & Culture and MarCom teams as initiatives evolve