National Retail Federation · 4 days ago
NRF Foundation - Corporate Engagement & Programs Intern
Washington,DC,US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$25/hr - $28/hrThe National Retail Federation is a nonprofit organization that connects people to the retail industry, providing skills and resources for career development. The Corporate Engagement & Programs Intern will assist in project management, research, and operations that advance the NRF Foundation’s strategic priorities around scholarships and retail training.
Retail
Responsibilities
Assist with preparation and logistics for RISE Up summer conferences including event materials, tracking conference attendees and post-event follow-up communications
Support research projects, including conducting interviews, identifying potential 2027 Person of the Year candidates, and analysis of grant data, credential distribution and training partner impact
Support active NRF Foundation scholarship program rounds and preparation for fall scholarship programs
Conduct research on academic programs and faculty aligned with scholarship focus areas
Assist with the process of university membership renewals including database management
Conduct prospect research on corporate partners, foundations, and grant opportunities aligned with NRFF’s mission
Assist with data projects, including building and updating dashboards tracking company engagement over multiple fiscal years
Qualification
Required
Current rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, English, business, public policy, nonprofit management, marketing, or a related field
Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze and interpret data
Strong written communication and proofreading abilities
Excellent internal and external communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably with a variety of stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail, particularly in research and data analysis
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
Familiarity with NRF Foundation programs
Experience conducting research, interviews or data analysis through coursework, internships or campus projects
Experience with CRM databases, dashboards or prospect research tools
Company
National Retail Federation
NRF is a retail trade association representing department specialty stores, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants and internet retailers.
Founded in 1911
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Shay
President & CEO
Recent News
2026-01-09
Company data provided by crunchbase