Marketing Intern

Applied Engineering; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

100% employee-owned company

Job summary

Applied Engineering seeks a Marketing Intern to support content creation, social media, and sales collateral development. You will participate in a 5–10 case study project and help maintain CRM data.

This temporary internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic, employee-owned engineering firm. You will work with the Marketing Director in Fargo, ND or Brooklyn Park, MN, gaining exposure to digital marketing, graphic design, and business development tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor’s degree program in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Previous internship experience, relevant coursework, or active involvement in campus organizations is a plus.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Canva is a plus.
• A strong understanding of major social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Eagerness and ability to quickly learn new software, including CRM platforms and database management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid time management skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Marketing & Content Creation: plan and execute marketing strategies to drive brand awareness.
• Video Production: edit basic video content, trim footage, blur logos, and add title/end cards with background music.
• Graphic Design: create engaging visual assets for email headers, social posts, and event invitations.
• Social Media Management: schedule and publish content 1-2 times per week.
• Collateral Creation: format and publish presentations and documents for business development and sales.
• Material Maintenance: update essential organizational materials.
• Internal Communications: assist with internal comms and employee engagement initiatives.
• CRM Cleanup: maintain cleanliness of contact database.

Skills

Content Creation

Video Production

Graphic Design

Social Media Management

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Business/Graphic Design

Tools

Canva

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Job description

Job Information:

Job Title: Marketing Intern

Department: Marketing

Location: Fargo, ND or Brooklyn Park, MN

Supervisor: Marketing Director

Employment Status: Temporary

We are seeking a creative and organized Marketing Intern to gain hands‑on experience supporting our team through content creation, social media management, sales collateral development, and a special case study project.

Responsibilities:

• Marketing & Content Creation

  • Support Marketing Initiatives: Assist in the planning and execution of various marketing strategies and campaigns to drive brand awareness
  • Video Production: Edit and finalize basic video content, including trimming footage, blurring client logos, and adding title cards, end cards, and background music.
  • Graphic Design: Design and produce engaging visual assets for multiple channels, including email headers, social media posts, and event invitations.
  • Social Media Management: Maintain the company’s social media presence by scheduling and publishing approved content 1-2 times per week.

• Business Development & Sales Support

  • Collateral Creation: Create, format, and publish compelling presentations and documents to support business development and sales efforts.
  • Material Maintenance: Continually update and refine essential organizational materials.

• Internal Operations & CRM Management

  • Internal Communications: Support the management of internal communications and help facilitate employee engagement initiatives across the team.
  • Database Hygiene: Maintain accuracy and cleanliness of contact database by regularly adding new contacts and performing ongoing CRM cleanup.

• Special Projects

  • Case Study Development: Produce and secure approval for 5-10 case studies demonstrating the variety of services we provide.

• Other assignments and tasks as assigned.

Pay Rate:
$20.00/hr.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor’s degree program in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Previous internship experience, relevant coursework, or active involvement in campus organizations is a plus.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Canva is a plus.
• A strong understanding of major social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Eagerness and ability to quickly learn new software, including CRM platforms and database management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid time management skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements

Benefits:

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule