Summer 2027 Intern, Management Consulting

Athena Global Advisors • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Management Consulting Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced business analysts, project managers, and account managers to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of client and internal initiatives. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to how teams collaborate, manage client needs, organize complex work, improve processes, and move projects from strategy through execution. Throughout the internship, you will contribute to meaningful assignments and develop foundational skills in consulting, project delivery, and client service, while building relationships across the organization. As an intern, you will work with an Athena team that is engaged with leading firms and clients across a multitude of sectors. You will have the opportunity to add real value and take ownership of key projects in your field, coupled with significant training and professional development opportunities. The Athena internship program immerses interns in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where they work closely with consulting 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 intern program begins in June 2026 and is a part-time opportunity to join the organization.

Requirements

• You’re 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.
• You’re a people person: whether it’s brainstorming with coworkers or working with other departments, you’re a clear, open communicator and you’re not afraid to ask for help.
• You’re tech savvy: you’re in-tune with design trends, and you can learn new computer programs and adapt them into your workflow quickly.
• You’ve got it together: a fan of calendar invites, close attention to detail, tight time management, and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working directly with clients or supporting brand activations.
• Leadership experience through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or team-based activities.
• Exposure to project management, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, timelines, and priority trackers to help guide work through completion.
• Conduct research to inform client recommendations, project decisions, and team discussions.
• Contribute to presentations, reports, and other client-ready deliverables by developing clear, thoughtful content.
• Support meetings by preparing materials, capturing decisions and action items, and coordinating follow-up.
• Organize and maintain project knowledge, including status updates, meeting notes, trackers, and shared resources.

Benefits

• Paid Experience: Interns are compensated at $20/hour, with biweekly pay throughout the nine-week program.
• Flexible Scheduling: Interns are expected to work 20–30 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 an on-site internship based in Philadelphia, designed to provide immersive, real-world experience in a collaborative office environment.
• Professional Exposure: Interns gain hands-on experience with client-facing work, learning key skills in professionalism, communication, and public relations.
• Capstone Project: All interns participate in a Capstone Project, where they collaborate across departments to research and pitch a new client opportunity to Athena’s senior leadership and CEO.
• Cultural Experiences: Interns enjoy company outings that showcase Philadelphia’s culture and community—past events have included visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Citizens Bank Park.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed