Summer 2027 Intern, Optimization & Reporting

All Athena internships are hosted in person at our Philadelphia headquarters. The Summer 2027 cohort will run from June 15th through August 11. Interns are expected to work 20–30 hours per week.

About the Role

As an Optimization and Reporting Intern, you’ll collaborate with experienced analysts and project leads to support the development, refinement, and delivery of data-driven insights across client and internal initiatives. You’ll gain hands-on experience with performance tracking, workflow optimization, and reporting tools—while building foundational skills in data analysis, visualization, and strategic communication. Working with the Athena team, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects across diverse sectors, with opportunities to take ownership of key reporting tasks and benefit from robust training and professional development. About the Program The Athena internship program immerses interns in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where they work closely with teams across Creative, Marketing, Events, Operations, and Management Consulting—gaining exposure to how departments align to bring projects to life. Our Capstone Project allows interns to collaborate and contribute to real-world initiatives by presenting their proposal to internal stakeholders. Interns are mentored through weekly managerial check-ins and executive support. Athena fosters a culture of support, curiosity, connection, and inclusivity, which allows interns to shine. Our intern program begins in June 2026 and is a full-time opportunity to join the organization.

What you’ll be responsible for

Collect and analyze data to support performance tracking and KPI reporting. Assist in building dashboards and visualizations using Excel or other tools. Support the development of client reports with insights and recommendations. Learn and apply business analytics techniques to real-world client data. Help identify process improvements and automation opportunities. The skills and experience