ABOUT US

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

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To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

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Financial Security Program

The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program’s (Aspen FSP) mission is to illuminate and solve the most critical financial challenges facing American households and to make financial security for all a top national priority. We aim for nothing less than a more inclusive economy with reduced wealth inequality and shared prosperity. We believe that transformational change requires innovation, trust, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. Aspen FSP galvanizes a diverse set of leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to solve the most critical financial challenges. We do this through deep, deliberate private and public dialogues and by elevating evidence-based research and solutions that will strengthen the financial health and security of financially vulnerable Americans.

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ABOUT THIS ROLE

The communications intern will work closely with the Marketing, Communications, and Events team of the Financial Security Program to support the execution of its fall editorial and event calendar, with a particular focus on website and social media management. The duration of this internship will be from September to December 2025. The pay range is $18-$20 per hour, with expectations of working hours being no more than 20 hours a week.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

Support the Marketing and Communications team as we reorganize our website (60%).Â

• Cataloguing and tagging Aspen FSP’s publication libraryÂ
• Assisting with SEO optimization of core Aspen FSP pages and tracking associated analytics
• Assisting with page editing and design when relevant

Assist with the social media and email promotion of Aspen FSP’s publications and fall events (20%)

• Drafting copy and designing relevant graphics for LinkedIn and email

• Helping to manage Aspen FSP’s LinkedIn account

Contribute to event management and communications (10%)

• Supporting the events team in the execution of virtual and in-office events, especially our October 1 event for the National Task Force on Fraud and Scam Prevention

• Updating and maintaining our events calendar via Airtable and Microsoft Calendar

• Drafting event attendee communications in collaboration with the Events Manager

Work with the Senior Associate for Marketing and Communications to support additional communications tasks as needed (10%).Â

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Gain understanding and experience with website editing and management.

• Exercise editorial and marketing skills through social media and email promotion.

• Gain exposure to event planning and logistics.

• Collaborate with team members across issue areas and projects.

• Learn more about household financial security.

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent college graduate, with relevant communications or marketing experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with an attention to detail.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MailChimp, WordPress, Canva or Adobe, and other content management tools.

• Strong collaboration skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

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