Converse Social Community Impact Graduate Internship

Nike•Boston, MA

9d•$63,500 - $125,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Converse Social & Community Impact (SCI) team uses its people, spaces, and brand to create opportunities for creative youth ages 14–24 through music, fashion, design, and creative career exposure. Through programs such as the TPZ Summer Deep Dive and Rubbertracks Studio sessions, the team builds community partnerships and provides opportunities for employee involvement. The SCI Intern will help the team capture and communicate the impact of its programs by combining data, community insights, and storytelling. The role supports strategic investment in key markets, grant-making capabilities, connections with youth and community partners, purpose storytelling, and team culture. This is a paid, 10-week graduate internship located in Boston, Massachusetts, with relocation assistance. The intern reports to the Converse Social & Community Impact Lead and collaborates with Converse SCI teammates, Converse Employee Networks, and the broader NIKE, Inc. SCI team.

Requirements

Expected graduation in December 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028 from an MBA, Public Policy/Government Affairs, Social Justice, or other applicable graduate degree program.
Strong interest in and/or experience supporting community and social impact initiatives.
Experience working with and engaging youth, such as through volunteering, mentoring, program development, coaching, or teaching.
Experience and expertise using Microsoft Excel, Keynote, and Airtable.
Ability to manage, problem-solve, and prioritize multiple priorities.
Ability to deliver high-quality work with exceptional attention to detail.
Submit a cover letter and resume combined into one PDF.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support strategic investments in key markets and geographies, with a strong focus on North America programming.
Help refine grant-making capabilities, including management information systems, grant operations, and product donations.
Strengthen connections with youth, partners, and employees, including through the flagship Summer Deep Dive Program and other events.
Help elevate the organization’s purpose story through Brand Integration and Corporate Communications, including quarterly reporting.
Craft moments of celebration and connection to strengthen the community, talent, and culture of the team.
Help capture and share program impact using data, community insights, and storytelling.