Project Coordinator Internships
Project coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working project managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Sierra Nevada Corporation, Crowe, and Stantec among the employers posting roles now.
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Are you looking to gain hands-on project management experience while helping improve how customer-facing teams access and use critical communications resources?
Do you enjoy organizing information, improving processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver meaningful business solutions?
About the Business
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation, and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at https://risk.lexisnexis.com/ .
About our Team
The Customer Communications Center of Excellence (CCCoE) leads engagement and communication with internal customer-facing teams and external customers in a cohesive, consistent manner. We focus on communicating client-impacting changes driven by Product, Technology, Security, and Compliance teams. Our goal is to ensure teams and customers remain informed, prepared, and confident as changes occur.
About the Role
The Project Coordinator Intern will support consultants and project managers within the Customer Communications Center of Excellence by assisting with content rebranding, documentation improvements, template creation, and SharePoint optimization initiatives. This role will help enhance the CCCoE SharePoint site, a critical resource for customer-facing teams, by improving content organization, usability, and stakeholder self-service capabilities. The intern will collaborate with business partners to gather requirements, support project execution, and identify process improvements. This internship offers hands-on experience in project coordination, communications, stakeholder engagement, content management, and business process improvement while contributing to initiatives that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
- Program Dates: May 24 – July 30, 2027
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Location: On-site in Alpharetta, GA. Candidates should be able to work on-site for the duration of the internship.
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is not available for this internship.
- Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be currently enrolled undergraduate students with an expected graduation date of May 2028.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to identify, document, and clarify project requirements.
- Support content rebranding initiatives and the development of communication templates and supporting materials.
- Recommend and support improvements to existing processes, documentation, and workflows.
- Coordinate project activities throughout the development lifecycle and monitor progress against key milestones.
- Implement prioritized requirements and enhancements within the SharePoint portal based on business needs.
- Maintain project schedules, track deliverables, and help ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Conduct basic analysis related to project activities and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Communicate project status, risks, and updates effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, with a graduation date of May 2028.
- Foundational knowledge of project management principles and best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant project management software. SharePoint experience or exposure is preferred.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to organize work effectively and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to take initiative and contribute to project objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and maintain business documentation and content.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Salary
$20/hour
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Are you looking to gain hands-on project management experience while helping improve how customer-facing teams access and use critical communications resources?
Do you enjoy organizing information, improving processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver meaningful business solutions?
About the Business
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation, and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at https://risk.lexisnexis.com/ .
About our Team
The Customer Communications Center of Excellence (CCCoE) leads engagement and communication with internal customer-facing teams and external customers in a cohesive, consistent manner. We focus on communicating client-impacting changes driven by Product, Technology, Security, and Compliance teams. Our goal is to ensure teams and customers remain informed, prepared, and confident as changes occur.
About the Role
The Project Coordinator Intern will support consultants and project managers within the Customer Communications Center of Excellence by assisting with content rebranding, documentation improvements, template creation, and SharePoint optimization initiatives. This role will help enhance the CCCoE SharePoint site, a critical resource for customer-facing teams, by improving content organization, usability, and stakeholder self-service capabilities. The intern will collaborate with business partners to gather requirements, support project execution, and identify process improvements. This internship offers hands-on experience in project coordination, communications, stakeholder engagement, content management, and business process improvement while contributing to initiatives that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
- Program Dates: May 24 – July 30, 2027
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Location: On-site in Alpharetta, GA. Candidates should be able to work on-site for the duration of the internship.
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is not available for this internship.
- Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be currently enrolled undergraduate students with an expected graduation date of May 2028.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to identify, document, and clarify project requirements.
- Support content rebranding initiatives and the development of communication templates and supporting materials.
- Recommend and support improvements to existing processes, documentation, and workflows.
- Coordinate project activities throughout the development lifecycle and monitor progress against key milestones.
- Implement prioritized requirements and enhancements within the SharePoint portal based on business needs.
- Maintain project schedules, track deliverables, and help ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Conduct basic analysis related to project activities and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Communicate project status, risks, and updates effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, with a graduation date of May 2028.
- Foundational knowledge of project management principles and best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant project management software. SharePoint experience or exposure is preferred.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to organize work effectively and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to take initiative and contribute to project objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and maintain business documentation and content.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Salary
$20/hour
#earlycareer
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
Project Coordinator Internship Market
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Tips for Your Project Coordinator Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in September and October, and close them before many students start looking. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so new openings appear year-round. Check listings consistently rather than waiting for a single season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Project coordinator intern screens look for evidence you can plan, track, and close work, not a long job history. Document two or three real projects with the tools you used, the timeline you managed, and a link to the deliverable. A project plan, a process map, or a written case study gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus fairs surface structured internship cohorts tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller programs alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never make it to a fair.
Practice your interview format before the first screen
Project coordinator intern interviews typically include behavioral questions on organization and prioritization, a scenario where you walk through how you'd scope or track a project, and sometimes a case exercise. Practice out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers assess how you structure a problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured internship programs built for new entrants
Many larger organizations run cohort-based or rotational programs designed to bring people new to project coordination into the field. These programs provide structured training, assigned mentors, and clearer paths to return offers. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the programs that match your target industry and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 43% of the project coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start applying so you're not sorting through roles in cities you can't reach or formats that don't work for your schedule. Filter by location and work type first, then search within that set.
Project Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project coordinator internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented project log or case study showing how you planned, tracked, and closed a project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a project coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for project coordinator interns is consistent delivery on real work, team headcount at offer time, and how early you signal interest in returning. Perform well on actual projects, ask for feedback regularly, and treat the internship as an extended interview rather than counting on an offer.
When should I apply for project coordinator internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so those application windows open in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently, rather than waiting for a single seasonal push, keeps you from missing the cohorts that move fast.
Are project coordinator internships paid?
Most professional project coordinator internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the pay range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are far less common at established organizations, particularly in corporate, government, and technology environments.
What should a project coordinator internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects with the tools you used and links to where the work lives, a project plan you built, a process you designed, a case study you wrote, or a portfolio showing deliverables. Add relevant coursework in project management, operations, or your target industry. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote project coordinator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 57% of the project coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide you can commit to that format, and use the work-type filter to surface them without sorting through roles that don't fit your situation.
Can international students get project coordinator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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