Marketing & Communications Intern

About Us At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities. Job Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Marketing Intern to support our marketing efforts and gain hands-on experience in marketing, communications, and client engagement. In this role, you will assist in executing marketing strategies to promote our services, enhance brand awareness, and drive business growth. This role includes coordinating marketing activities, assisting with content creation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and impactful messaging across various platforms. The marketing intern will also assist in planning and executing client engagement and marketing events. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to the execution of comprehensive marketing campaigns across digital, print, and social media platforms, ensuring consistency in messaging and brand voice. Assist in the creation, editing, and distribution of a wide range of marketing collateral, including brochures, newsletters, presentations, and digital assets, to support various marketing initiatives. Support the management of AET's social media channels by keeping content fresh, engaging, and aligned with current marketing efforts, and actively seek opportunities to enhance user engagement and brand visibility. Assist with website updates, blog posts, and other external communications to ensure accurate and engaging content. Assist with the planning and logistics of corporate events, including webinars, trade shows, industry conferences, and internal company events, ensuring smooth operations and effective promotion. Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Department team members to support additional functions as needed. Provide administrative and inventory support by organizing promotional materials and managing marketing inventory. Perform other Communications and Marketing related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Education Requirements Current enrollment in a related Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Interest in marketing and communications. Strong organizational, multitasking, time management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Preferred Skills Familiarity with LinkedIn and social media is a plus. Experience with graphic design is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience in writing, editing, and producing marketing materials, including blog posts, press releases, newsletters, and social media content. Basic design skills using software like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or Canva is a plus. Pay Transparency Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $20 - $21 per hour. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Work Environment This role primarily operates in a professional office environment, with occasional participation in events. Standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and photocopiers, will be routine used. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Engineering Testing Inc