Seasonal Culture and Engagement Intern

About the role

Internship Program Support

• Help onboard incoming interns — coordinate welcome kits, orientation materials, and first-day experiences
• Assist HR in scheduling and facilitating the bi-weekly lunch-and-learn speaker series
• Track intern program milestones and help the HR team compile a summer recap report
• Act as a peer ambassador for interns — a friendly, go-to resource for questions and community-building

Creative & Brand

• Design branded digital and print assets using tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or Figma
• Ensure all employee-facing content reflects Orthofeet's voice, values, and visual identity
• Brainstorm and pitch new ideas to HR leadership for culture programs and recognition initiatives

What you'll do

Social Media & Internal Communications

• Manage Orthofeet's internal social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, and internal channels) throughout the summer
• Create engaging content — posts, short videos, graphics, reels — spotlighting team culture, intern highlights, and company milestones
• Draft and publish the weekly/bi-weekly HR newsletter covering program updates, employee spotlights, events, and company news
• Photograph and document events, team moments, and intern experiences for storytelling purposes
• Develop and maintain a content calendar to keep communications consistent and on-brand

Employee Engagement & Events

• Plan, coordinate, and execute employee engagement events throughout the summer — think team lunches, themed days, wellness activities, trivia, spirit weeks, and more
• Lead logistics for the mid-program intern mixer with senior leadership
• Organize the end-of-summer intern celebration and final presentation event
• Survey employees and interns to gather ideas and feedback on morale initiatives
• Partner with department heads to promote cross-team connection and participation

What success looks like

By the end of the summer, our Culture & Engagement Intern will have:

• Published 8–10 HR newsletters
• Planned & executed 4+ morale events
• Grown our internal social following & engagement
• Supported onboarding of all summer interns
• Delivered a summer wrap-up culture recap
• Left Orthofeet more connected than they found it

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — you can write a compelling email and a fun Instagram caption equally well
• Creativity and an eye for design — experience with Canva, Adobe tools, or similar is a plus
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once
• A natural people person — warm, approachable, and enthusiastic about building community
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking initiative

Nice to Have but isn’t required

• Bilingual (spanish)

• Prior experience in social media management, event planning, or HR/People roles
• Familiarity with e-commerce or consumer brand environments
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.) or internal comms tools (Slack, Teams)
• Photography or video editing skills (iPhone-level is totally fine!)
• A portfolio of creative work — social posts, newsletters, event flyers, etc.