Concordia Group Summer Internship Program 2026
Location: Downtown Des Moines, IA
Program Dates: Late May – Mid August (flexible within window)
Cohort Size: Select, small group
Who We Are
Concordia Group operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and delivery. We work across business, public affairs, campaigns, and capital—bringing together the people, processes, and infrastructure required to move work forward. Our model is integrated by design. Strategy and decision-making sit alongside execution, production, and fulfillment. That means the same team responsible for shaping direction is also responsible for delivering outcomes. A core part of that platform is our in-house production, print, and fulfillment capability—ensuring projects don’t stall between planning and execution. We are a small, high-performing team. The work moves quickly, expectations are high, and outcomes matter.
About the Program
The Concordia Group Summer Internship Program is designed as a front-row seat to how real work gets done. This is not a support role. Interns are embedded directly into active workstreams—participating in conversations, contributing to deliverables, and owning pieces of execution. You will see how strategy is formed, how decisions are made, and how projects move from concept to completion. Interns work closely with senior leadership and are included in the rooms where work is actively happening. We keep the cohort intentionally small. We are not looking for volume—we are looking for a few individuals who can operate above their experience level.
Program Structure
Interns will work across three core areas of the firm:
Strategy & Public Affairs
Participate in client meetings and internal strategy discussions
Contribute to development of messaging, positioning, and campaign concepts
Build materials used in active client engagements
Operations & Execution
Own components of project workflows and timelines
Coordinate across work-streams to ensure execution stays on track
Build and refine systems that support ongoing work
Production & Logistics
Work within Concordia’s in-house production, print, and fulfillment operation
Manage processing, quality control, and delivery coordination
Ensure final outputs are executed accurately and on time
Interns may rotate across areas but will be expected to take ownership within each.
Capstone Project
Each intern will own a defined final deliverable tied to real work. Examples may include:
A process improvement that increases operational efficiency
A client-facing memo or strategic recommendation
A campaign or project concept
A system or workflow build
At the conclusion of the program, interns will present their work directly to leadership.
Weekly Engagement
The program includes a consistent but focused cadence:
Weekly leadership check-ins (with senior team members)
Working sessions on how projects, clients, and campaigns are actually managed
Ongoing exposure to live discussions and decision-making
What You’ll Do
Participate in client meetings and contribute to active work-streams
Build materials used in real engagements
Own pieces of workflow, coordination, and execution
Operate within systems that support ongoing projects
Take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks
Who We’re Looking
For Strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to operate in a fast-moving, unstructured environment
Clear communicator, both written and verbal
Willingness to take ownership and figure things out
Interest in business, public affairs, operations, or production
This program is best suited for individuals who want to be pushed, not managed.
Why Concordia
Direct access to senior leadership and top-level decision-making Real client exposure from day one Work that is used, not hypothetical or internal-only High expectations with meaningful responsibility early Opportunity for future roles based on performance
This is an environment where strong contributors stand out quickly.
Compensation
This is a paid internship. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Academic Credit possible.
This program is designed for a small number of individuals who want exposure to real work and are ready to take on responsibility early. If you are looking for a traditional internship, this is not it.
If you want to be in the room, contribute to meaningful work, and be held to a higher standard—apply.
Multiple spots available.
www.CGDelivers.com/internship