Purpose Intern

About the Role

This role is specific to IMA’s Purpose team and the IMA Foundation, including IMA’s overall corporate social responsibility initiative, employee engagement, community relations, sustainability, grantmaking, and the drivers of IMA’s Purpose. The Client Experience team is excited to announce an opportunity for an intern in our 2027 summer program. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience at the Denver office, with a flexible schedule of 4 days in office and 1 working from home. You are also invited to work in-office five days a week if you prefer. Cohorts available for this role begin either June 1 or June 15 and run 10 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support administration of IMA Foundation activities:
• matching gifts
• dollars for doers
• Board meetings
• Assist in the organization of IMA Foundation events, specifically Party on the Plaza.
• Support CSR/Foundation team and market leadership to identify and build partnerships with key community organizations.
• Assist in the roll-out of the new IMA Foundation signature program TBD.
• Exercise independent critical thinking to complete tasks with minimal instruction, determining appropriate next steps and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Gain exposure to core CSR strategies and operations of a corporate foundation.
• Represent the team at community and board meetings, building foundational knowledge of CSR and Foundation best practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in a program related to one of our host departments (Corporate social responsibility, communications, general business).
• Interest in volunteering, program management, and event planning.
• Students anticipated to graduate in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
• Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $18.00 - $22.00 USD.
• Paid for all hours worked and eligible for overtime in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws.
• IMA paid holidays.
• Five days of LifeBalance PTO during your internship.
• LifeBalance PTO is inclusive of vacation, sick time or personal time.

Note: This internship does not include participation in the medical, dental, vision insurance, or other benefits programs provided solely to regular full-time associates.