Marketing Intern - Phoenix

Mortenson Construction; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage starting at $18

Job summary

Mortenson Construction in Phoenix is seeking a Marketing Intern to join a team dedicated to building inspiring spaces and advancing the industry with smarter, more innovative marketing. You'll work with project teams and marketing partners to learn and contribute from day one.

This paid summer internship (May–August 2027) offers hands-on experience creating graphics, supporting proposals, maintaining data, and ensuring brand consistency across digital channels while developing essential

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergrad degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support internal communications and proposals by gathering project and team data.
• Maintain personnel and project data, files, and systems.
• Create and organize graphics and photography; use design software for logos and layouts.
• Collaborate with local and corporate marketing to develop concepts and designs.
• Research external partners to support business development efforts.
• Maintain brand consistency across digital channels.
• Research and implement current design trends and techniques.

Skills

Graphic design

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate marketing/graphic design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Marketing Intern - Phoenix

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

• 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

• 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.