Marketing Intern - Chicago

M. A. Mortenson Company; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson in Chicago is seeking a Marketing Intern to join our marketing and business development team. You’ll support internal and external communications, events, and research while learning alongside project teams and partners.

This paid summer internship (May–August 2027) offers hands-on experience, real projects, and opportunities to build graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite, while contributing to brand consistency across digital channels.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate four-year degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field.
• Strong interest in marketing and graphic design with demonstrated portfolio or coursework.
• Experience with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support internal communications and proposals by gathering project and team information.
• Maintain personnel and project data and files in company systems.
• Create and organize graphics and photography for marketing materials; use design software to craft logos and layouts.
• Collaborate with local and corporate marketing teams to develop concepts and execute designs.
• Assist with researching external partner organizations to support business development.
• Maintain brand consistency across digital channels in your work.
• Research and apply current design trends and techniques.

Skills

Marketing

Graphic design

Communications

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism or Business

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.