PRIMARY PURPOSE
CNA Corporation is hiring for an intern in the Strategic Initiatives / Communications team for Summer 2027. Are you passionate about making an impact on national security through meaningful work? We’re looking for talented individuals to join our paid Business Operations Internship Program.
This internship is located in Arlington, VA, near Washington, DC, and is part of Strategic Initiatives (SIN). SIN is a team dedicated to establishing CNA as an intellectual influencer across the national and homeland security landscape. CNA's Office of Communications within SIN manages CNA's internal and external communications efforts. The team is seeking an enthusiastic summer Intern to assist with supporting the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Senior Advisor for Strategic Development, and Communications Manager in alignment with select campaigns, event planning and execution, business development efforts, supporting the CNA.org website, writing, editing, and organizing communications content.
CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem-solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES
1. Provide support to internal stakeholders in alignment with select campaigns.
2. Assist with planning and executing in-person and hybrid events to include drafting invitations, tracking RSVP lists, and drafting read-ahead materials, etc.
4. Assist with pulling together marketing materials and slide decks for meetings with external stakeholders and cross-company business development opportunities.
5. Provide logistical support as needed (notetaking, managing a tracker of activities, communicating with internal stakeholders).
6. Write articles for the CNA internal newsletter.
7. Collaborate with researchers and other staff to keep the website up to date.
8. Help organize communications content.
9. Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Education: Must be in junior or final year of bachelor’s degree or recently graduated from with bachelor’s degree.
2. Experience: Experience with event planning and execution, communications or journalism, and business development is preferred, but not required.
3. Skills: Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and organizational skills, and a high degree of professionalism are required.
4. Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility: The intern will be required to be in the office at least 3 days a week, with additional days in the office as needed to support in-person events.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in the junior or final year of a bachelor's degree program, or recently graduated with a bachelor's degree
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Organizational skills
- High degree of professionalism
- Experience with event planning and execution
- Experience in communications or journalism
- Experience in business development
- Ability to work in the office at least three days per week, with additional in-office days as needed for events
CNA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CNA and has not been reviewed or approved by CNA.
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions are described as notably strong, with a 401(k) featuring company contributions. Examples include an automatic employer contribution plus a dollar‑for‑dollar match on employee deferrals, supporting long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with PTO purchase options and paid family leave highlighted. Examples cite 3–4 weeks of PTO for full‑time employees alongside standard paid holidays.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑building and caregiving benefits include paid family leave, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and LGBTQ+‑inclusive advocacy resources. These provisions complement an Employee Assistance Program for broader support.
CNA Insights
What We Do
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. As a company of allies, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive culture for all employees. Our eight Employee Resource Groups elevate the voices of underrepresented groups and champion critical DEI initiatives in the workplace and beyond. We strive to promote an environment of inclusion and continuously work to ensure all employees feel valued and respected.
Why Work With Us
CNA knows the importance of having the tools you need to expand your expertise and develop your career. With a variety of cross-discipline and cross-functional opportunities, CNA provides you with the tools and resources needed to customize your career path and understand what is needed to be effective in your role.
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