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Marketing Intern - Chicago

Join a team that's passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we're grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.

We're looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you're proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities!

As an intern, you'll get hands-on experience right away, working alongside project teams and partners to keep things moving. You'll help solve real problems, stay organized, communicate across teams, and make an impact from day one while building the foundation for your career.

Responsibilities

Mortenson is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and creative individual to fill the role of Marketing Intern. You will join our marketing and business development team and support marketing and business development efforts including internal and external communications, industry events, projects, and research.

Highlights of your work with Mortenson will include: 

• Supporting the preparation of internal communications and proposals by gathering and verifying project and team member information 

• Maintaining personnel and project data, files, and systems in company database and network files

• Creating and organizing graphics and photography for marketing purposes; utilizing graphic design software to create graphics, logos, and layouts 

• Collaborating with the local marketing team and corporate marketing partners to develop concepts and execute designs

• Assisting with researching external partner organizations and coordinate information to support our business development team's efforts

• Maintaining brand consistency across all digital channels in your work 

• Research and implementation of current design trends and techniques

Program Overview:

Our summer intern program (May - August 2027) is designed to give you real, hands-on experience from day one, working on meaningful projects that directly impact the business. You'll gain exposure to innovative work, build professional skills through development opportunities, and be supported by a team that values your growth. Your ideas matter here, and you'll have the chance to contribute, learn, and make a difference while exploring your career path.

Required Qualifications:

Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, Business, or other related degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have previous related internship experience

• Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior

• Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices

• Have thorough prior experience with Adobe InDesign

• Have a demonstrated passion for marketing and graphic design and desire to expand your skills 

• Have familiarity with graphic design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, etc.)

• Possess strong attention to detail and knowledge of aesthetics, basic design principles, digital standards, and ability to apply brand guidelines

• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative and leadership

• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills

• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities

The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students may be paid higher wages based on their year in school. 

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.