Intern - Marketing and Business Development

About the role

This full-time, temporary internship runs from 25 May 2027 through 30 July 2027. You will support Richard’s Marketing & Business Development teams in strengthening brand visibility, communicating capabilities, and identifying growth opportunities across the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with marketing materials, presentations, proposals, and qualifications packages.
• Support social media and digital content development.
• Write, edit, and organize company and project content.
• Maintain project profiles, employee resumes, photography, and marketing assets.
• Support company branding initiatives and internal communications.
• Conduct market and industry research to identify potential clients, projects, and growth opportunities.
• Research prospective clients and business development opportunities.
• Support proposal and pursuit coordination.
• Assist with client presentations and meeting preparation.
• Coordinate company events, conferences, sponsorships, and community engagement initiatives.
• Track marketing and business development activities and maintain relevant databases.
• Collaborate with Operations, Preconstruction, and other departments to gather project information.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative mindset with an interest in storytelling, branding, and business strategy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CRM platforms, social media tools, or similar software is a plus.
• Interest in construction, architecture, engineering, real estate, or professional services is a plus.
• Desire to learn and grow within a collaborative organization.

Benefits

• 10 days of vacation time (not paid time off).
• Reimbursed travel expenses (Metra/CTA tickets, flights, mileage on a case-by-case basis for flights/mileage).
• Immediate access to mentorship, regular skills-based training, and leadership development programs.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company meal program (breakfast/lunch) five days per week.