Internship/Co-op, Marketing

McGough Construction CO, LLC; Roseville (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off to volunteer

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

McGough Construction CO, LLC in Roseville, MN is seeking a Marketing Intern to support Pursuits and Business Development. You will gain hands-on experience helping develop proposals, manage assets in OpenAsset, and keep CRM data clean while learning how marketing drives revenue in construction.

You’ll work with our experienced marketing team behind the scenes, receive mentorship, and contribute to brand storytelling, market research, and event support.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Comfortable working within templates and established brand standards.
• Organized and able to manage multiple assignments at once.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal formatting and assembly in InDesign, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Support interview preparation, including slide deck updates and materials coordination.
• Print, bind, and organize proposal and interview materials.
• Upload, organize, and maintain marketing assets in OpenAsset.
• Support CRM data entry and cleanup for accurate opportunity tracking.
• Assist with market and project research for Business Development.
• Help maintain consistency and organization across marketing materials and systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business, or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

PowerPoint

Word

OpenAsset

CRM system

Job description

Internship/Co-op, Marketing

Real-World Experience, Lifelong Connections! Are you ready to see how marketing drives revenue in the construction industry? At McGough, we’re building more than projects — we’re building partnerships, opportunities, and communities. Behind every project win is a strategic pursuit process supported by a dedicated Marketing team. We’re looking for a Marketing Intern to support our Pursuits and Business Development efforts and gain hands‑on experience contributing to the work that helps us win projects. This internship offers real exposure to how large construction pursuits are developed, assembled, and delivered. You’ll work behind the scenes with our Marketing team to help bring proposals and interviews together, maintain key systems, and support the tools that power our pursuit efforts.

Why McGough?

The McGough Internship Program provides meaningful, real-world experience within a collaborative and professional environment. As a Marketing Intern supporting Pursuits and Business Development, you will:

What You’ll Do:

• Assisting with proposal formatting and assembly in InDesign, Word, and PowerPoint
• Supporting interview preparation, including slide deck updates and materials coordination
• Printing, binding, and organizing proposal and interview materials
• Uploading, organizing, and maintaining marketing assets within our Digital Asset Management system (OpenAsset)
• Supporting CRM data entry and cleanup to ensure accurate opportunity tracking
• Assisting with market and project research to support Business Development efforts
• Helping maintain consistency, accuracy, and organization across marketing materials and systems
• Providing general support to the Marketing team as needs shift and priorities evolve

You’ll contribute to deadline-driven work while operating within a structured, team-supported environment.

What You’ll Gain and Contribute:

• Hands‑on experience supporting marketing initiatives at a leading general contractor, helping communicate McGough’s brand and project expertise to clients, partners, and the community.
• Mentorship from McGough’s experienced marketing and communications professionals, with guidance on strategy, content creation, and campaign execution.
• Exposure to real‑world marketing work including brand storytelling, social media, proposals/qualifications, event support, and market research—seeing how marketing drives business development.
• An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to McGough’s brand presence and learn how proactive planning, clear messaging, and strong visuals help win work and strengthen long‑term relationships.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• A junior or senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Comfortable working within templates and established brand standards
• Organized and able to manage multiple assignments at once
• Basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign (experience in PowerPoint and Word required)
• Interest in learning how marketing supports business development and strategic pursuits
• Proactive, dependable, and eager to learn in a team‑oriented environment

Perks & Benefits:

• Gain real‑world experience while exploring the corporate side of construction.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and support your growth.
• Build valuable skills that set you up for long‑term career success.
• Earn competitive pay (because let’s be real, that matters).
• Opportunity to earn school credit.
• Paid time off to volunteer and give back.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities to keep you growing.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $25.00-$27.00/hr, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer. Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.

Office & Travel:

Office Location: Corporate HQ, Roseville, MN - Hybrid office attendance with Roseville Headquarters serving as primary office. Travel: Willingness to travel that may include regional office locations and remote jobsites, events, and company activities as needed — it’s all part of the experience!

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s workstation and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts. Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!