Marketing Intern – Construction Marketing

Job Description

Marketing Intern | Vaughn Construction

The Tone:
This is an internship at Vaughn Construction, a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. Vaughn focuses on building higher education, healthcare, and research facilities for commercial clients. As a Marketing Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s expansion by developing compelling proposals and creating impactful marketing communications, directly contributing to securing new projects and showcasing Vaughn’s commitment to quality and innovation. This role is crucial for communicating the company’s value, technology, and family-like culture to potential clients and the wider community.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (minimum 30 hours/week)
• Location: In-person, Texas

• Team: Marketing team
• Mission: Assist in developing winning proposals for construction projects and creating appealing internal and external communications.
• Tech Stack: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate on proposal development: Work with business development, project management, and technical experts to gather information and assist in creating compelling, well-organized proposals that align with client requirements and specifications.
• Analyze client needs for proposals: Review RFP/RFQ documents thoroughly to understand client needs and tailor proposal content to effectively communicate Vaughn Construction’s solutions.
• Design visual marketing content: Utilize Adobe Creative Suite to create eye-catching graphics, presentations, brochures, and other marketing collateral that effectively communicate our brand message and highlight our construction projects.
• Support marketing campaign execution: Assist in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns, from concept development to final delivery, ensuring alignment with company objectives across various channels.
• Manage digital platform content: Support the maintenance and optimization of the company website and social media channels to enhance user experience and drive engagement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in English, marketing, business, or a related field.
• Experience: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office Suite, along with a required writing sample submission.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, exceptional attention to detail, advanced problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Bonus: Genuine interest in the construction industry and eagerness to learn, along with familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing concepts.