Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Intern

Inspire Medical Systems • Minneapolis, MN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients’ lives through sleep innovation, prioritizing patient outcomes, acting with integrity, and leading with respect. The Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Intern supports the build-out of Inspire’s internal communications infrastructure. This role focuses on delivering two primary outcomes: launching an internal newsletter and establishing foundational communications processes. The intern will also gain exposure to broader internal communications work, including executive communications, employee engagement, and internal content development. This is a hands-on role with clear deliverables and opportunities to contribute to high-visibility communications efforts.

Requirements

• Rising junior or senior pursuing Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and navigating ambiguity
• Interest in internal communications, employee engagement, or content strategy

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
• Previous internship experience in communications, marketing, or a related field
• Experience writing for internal or external audiences (e.g., newsletters, blogs, social content)
• Takes initiative and is comfortable figuring things out with limited direction
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Curious about how systems and processes work and how to improve them

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and launch of a recurring internal newsletter
• Define structure, gather content, draft, and publish
• Establish a simple editorial rhythm
• Track engagement and identify improvements
• Build a simple intake process for communication requests
• Create a clear “how to work with Communications” resource
• Develop basic templates and self-service tools
• Document simple, repeatable workflows
• Draft internal emails and intranet articles as needed
• Support targeted updates to key internal pages
• Develop a small number of employee feature stories
• Support internal social and engagement content as needed
• Support planning and content development for a company-wide Town Hall
• Assist with leadership touchpoints and employee engagement sessions, including preparation of materials and follow-up communications

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• 401k matching
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)
• Flexible time off (FTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Multiple health insurance plan options
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits
• 401k plan
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance program
• Opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees