Marketing Intern - Summer 2027

M/I Homes; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

M/I Homes, a leading homebuilder, invites a Marketing Intern to support the division marketing team in Naperville. The role offers learning across a wide range of marketing materials, website updates, copy editing, and event support.

You will work with a seasoned team in a fast-paced office environment, gaining hands-on experience in the homebuying industry. The position is part-time and temporary, with an hourly wage of $22.00–$26.00, eligible for overtime.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s or associate degree in marketing or related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic design tools; familiarity with CMS is a plus.
• Interest in marketing concepts, creativity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the division marketing team with day-to-day activities and materials.
• Process website updates, edit copy, and label photos for uploads.
• Review collateral and website content for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with special projects and events planning.
• Conduct market analysis and competitive research.
• Contribute to process improvements and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in marketing/communications/design/business administration

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Content Management Systems

Project Management Software

Job description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for 50 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving's drive to always "treat the customer right," we have fulfilled the dreams of over 170,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation's leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary:

The Marketing Intern will experience the day-to-day activities for supporting our division marketing team. The intern will have an excellent opportunity be part of a seasoned and passionate marketing team that creates a wide range of marketing materials.

Hourly Rate:

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay for all hours worked in a workweek over forty.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the digital marketing program by processing website updates, editing written content, and labeling photos to upload, and reviewing written
• Performs routine administrative functions including, but not limited to, work processing, pricing updates, ordering and maintaining sales materials supplies, etc.
• Assists with proofing and monitoring accuracy of collateral material (handouts, brochures, and all sales literature), and website.
• Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.
• Help in planning and hosting marketing events.
• Perform market analysis and competitive research.
• Apply your skills and talents to improving processes and workflow
• Share ideas, offer suggestions, and make an impact
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the homebuying and mortgage process

Job Specifications

• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
• Understanding of different marketing techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

Minimum Education Experience:

• Ideal candidate is working toward a bachelor's or associate degree in marketing, Communications, Design, Business Administration, or related field
• Proficient in some marketing related applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Content Management Systems, Project Management Software

Skills and Abilities:

Customer service, computer skills

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Typical office environment.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Marketing Intern position is not eligible for benefits as a part-time temporary role. Should a full-time employment offer be extended at the end of the assignment, employee would be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package at that time.

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