People Engagement Intern (Hybrid - NY office)

Building a Brand starts with a Story

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency. Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors. FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology. Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more. 

Location: New York.  This is a hybrid role, must live in the NY tri state area and be able to go into office 2 days a week (Tuesday plus a Wednesday or Thursday,) subject to change at any time. 

The Program will run from Sept 21 to Dec 11th (20-25 hours per week)

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

What You Would Get To Do

The People Engagement Intern will help drive meaningful employee experiences across our global teams. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to collaborate across different departments, contribute to internal programs, and support initiatives that make FIRST a great place to work. As the People Engagement Intern, you will assist in the research, planning, and execution of internal activities, including on-site events, virtual wellness challenges, and global communications through our intranet and other platforms. Reporting to the Engagement Manager, you will take on a variety of tasks that enhance workplace culture and foster employee connection.

Your Contributions

• Identify opportunities to enhance engagement programs and propose creative solutions to drive participation


• Maintain the engagement calendar and supportive project plans to track upcoming events and activities and ensure seamless delivery


• Actively participate in internal meetings, recording notes, follow-ups, and action tasks to maintain momentum and engagement


• Develop and propose engagement activities by brainstorming creative themes, content ideas, and networking opportunities that deepen employee connection


• Attend virtual and in-office events, actively participating in planning and collaborating with stakeholders to coordinate logistics


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute engagement initiatives across all regions


• Help organize and promote FIRST-led volunteer opportunities and community engagement activities across all regions


• Assist in writing and curating content for internal platforms, including the intranet and digital communications


• Help collect, analyze, and report on employee feedback from surveys, event participation, and engagement activities to identify trends and areas for improvement

What We Are Looking For

• Energetic, positive, and enthusiastic


• Confident in engaging with internal stakeholders


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Passion for helping others with excellent customer service skills


• Comfortable working with diverse teams


• Proficient in Microsoft and/or Google Suite


• Experience with Canva (preferred but not required)


• Skilled in Google Sheets/ Excel for creating and updating planning worksheets

Working Conditions:

• Requires ability to operate a computer, telecommunications devices and other office equipment for prolonged periods of time throughout the work day.


• Requires the ability to work and cooperate with other employees and clients at all levels and from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas, information and opinions to facilitate the task at hand.


• Requires clarity of near vision.  This factor is important when special and or minute accuracy is demanded and defective near acuity would adversely affect job performance and/or safety of self and others.

At FIRST, we believe that our success is driven by the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth

• Medical, Dental & Vision, which includes the option of a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA)


• 401 (k) 


• Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options


• Generous Paid Time Off Allowance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Life, Disability & Pet Coverages


• Wellness Stipend


• Mobile Phone Allowance


• Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more


• Aura Identity Theft Protection


• Discretionary Bonus Structure


• Global Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.

United States Residents: The base pay for this position is $20 per hour for anyone that is undergraduate and $25 per hour for graduated students. 

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FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.