Industry Excellence Intern

Southern Arkansas University; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in West Palm Beach is seeking an intern for their Industry Excellence group. The intern will assist with a diverse set of marketing tasks, supporting data research, presentations, and event planning. Candidates should be current students or recent graduates with a degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, and experience with Adobe tools is a plus. This is a paid internship, offering an opportunity for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Currently attending or recently graduated college with a relevant degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and/or Adobe Express is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data research and presentations.
• Support conference and event planning.
• Compile industry trends and rankings.
• Conduct research on target customers and industry partners.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Research skills

Education

Currently attending or recently graduated college with a degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Express

Job description

Whiting-Turner is looking for an intern for the Industry Excellence (Marketing) group. The intern will assist in a diverse array of marketing tasks to help our team strategically plan, obtain, and retain corporate customers. These tasks will include assisting with data research, presentations, conference and event planning, internal and external communications, and support as needed. A sampling of these tasks include:

• Compiling industry trends and rankings
• Research on current and repeat customers
• Research on target customers and industry partners
• Working closely with internal Subject Matter Experts
• Strategic plan and execution of conference attendance

Basic qualifications for an Industry Excellence Intern include:

• Be attending or having recently graduated college with a degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and/or Adobe Express is a plus but not required.

This position is for a minimum of 10 hours, but no more than 40 hours per week. This is a paid internship with the potential for a full-time job offer. Hours and days worked will be a mutually beneficial agreement.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Objective of internship

Interns can expect to assist Industry Coordinators over multiple market segments while learning to collaborate and leverage business marketing initiatives.