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.



ASPEN LEADERSHIP SEMINARS DEPARTMENT

The Aspen Leadership Seminars Department delivers leadership development seminars using the applied humanities for individuals, external partners, and clients. The guiding principle of all Seminars programs is the belief that the problems we face in society are moral, not technical. As such, we must all take the time and the space to engage with the ideas & ideals that have built our society, dive into leadership challenges, explore the enduring questions around ethical and effective leadership and refine the values that guide leadership to become more self-aware, self-correcting, and ultimately self-fulfilling individuals. The Seminars Department responsible for delivering the Institute’s signature Aspen Executive Seminar on Leadership, Values, and the Good Society. The team also works with organizations to deliver custom Aspen Leadership Seminars designed to answer their unique needs.

The Growth Team is an interdisciplinary team within the Seminars department of business development, marketing and communications, and community engagement professionals. Working together, the team focuses on raising awareness & educating, forming & nurturing relationships, and creating & capitalizing on opportunities to establish Aspen Leadership Seminars as the recognized, respected, and sought-after purveyor of leadership development seminar programing in the leadership development and executive education market.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Aspen Leadership Seminars Growth Team Intern will help the Growth Team grow awareness of, enrollment in, and overall impact of our seminar products and programs. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative spirit, a willingness to work across teams to both strategize and execute projects to strategy.

This position reports directly to the Director, working alongside the members of the Seminars and Growth team. The salary range for this position is $18-20/hr. In accordance with our Reimagining Work policy, the ?Growth Team Intern should be willing to be in-person with colleagues a minimum of 40% of the time while having the flexibility to work remotely for the balance.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Gain understanding and experience working on business development, communications, marketing, event planning, and execution.
• Opportunity to work with partners.
• Acquire deeper knowledge of the professional development ecosystem.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

Growth Team

• Catalogue and organize participant data from Aspen Leadership Seminars (Salesforce) in service to business development, marketing, and community engagement objectives.
  • Customer Database Updates and Maintenance
• Testimonial process update & management.
• Program inbox monitoring & management.
• Industry trends and landscape monitoring.

Business Development

• Enterprise Account planning (ongoing).
• LinkedIn content & writing.

Community Engagement

• Email building in Marketing Cloud.
• Event drive to attend management.
• Zoom seminar management.
• Project timeline creation.
• Event venue research.

Marketing & Communications

• Market & competitor research.
• Assist on quarterly marketing newsletter.
• Assist on content creation.
• Social media monitoring & management.

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WHAT YOU WILL NED TO THRIVE

• Must be current enrolled in college or recently graduated college (within one semester from graduation).
• Technical experience and familiarity with social media (LinkedIn & Instagram specifically), Project management software, and Zoom, CRM management experience a plus.
• Excellent copywriting and proofing abilities
• An inquisitive mind and a love of learning with an appreciation for the humanities and their role in society.
• Strong interest in the work and mission of the Aspen Institute generally and the Seminars department specifically.
• Experience working with others from different cultures and backgrounds and an unwavering commitment to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.

TO APPLY

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for the position.

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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.

The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.