Intern Marketing

About the role

Thornton Construction is a construction management firm headquartered in Miami, Florida. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in bringing top-quality institutional, commercial, and residential projects to life. This Marketing Intern position provides overall support to the Marketing Department and reports to the Marketing Specialist. The role is based at Thornton’s headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Administrative Support:
  • Provide administrative support to the marketing department including filing, coding invoices, coordinating meetings, and maintaining various data logs
  • Assist with various payments
  • Perform all other duties as assigned
• Marketing Proposals:
  • Assist with and coordinate the production of responses to RFQs, RFPs, and award/affiliation applications, including research, writing, page layout, binding of proposals, and PowerPoint presentations
  • Ensure deadlines are met and the various aspects of the proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials are accurate and delivered in a timely manner
  • Assist Marketing Specialist with coordinating and production of marketing proposals and presentations
• Communications:
  • Assist with content development and implementation of social media posts, website updates, etc.
  • Assist with external and internal communications like press releases, e-blasts, newsletters, etc.
• Maintenance of CRM System:
  • Help maintain company information, materials, and associates marketing databases
  • Data entry for projects, personnel, photography, contacts, etc.
  • Compile, update, and maintain employees’ resumes and project data
• Event Coordination:
  • Assist with the coordination of tradeshow and client events
  • Upkeep department’s inventory of materials, supplies, and promotional items
• Safety:
  • Gain firsthand experience in maintaining a safe job site by learning about OSHA requirements, attending safety meetings, and assisting with compliance tracking and inspections
  • Develop an understanding of risk management and proactive safety measures
• Exceptional Quality and Service:
  • Support project teams in ensuring work meets design specifications, conduct site walkthroughs to track progress, and assist in reviewing submittals and shop drawings
• Community Involvement:
  • Participate in community outreach efforts or assist in company-sponsored philanthropic events
• Professionalism:
  • Interact with project managers, subcontractors, and clients, learning how to navigate professional relationships, uphold ethical standards, and represent the company with integrity
  • Gain exposure to managing project documentation and correspondence with professionalism and accuracy
• Empowerment:
  • Take initiative, contribute ideas, and collaborate with experienced professionals
  • Assist with RFIs, track schedules, and help coordinate subcontractor meetings
• Accountability:
  • Learn the importance of meeting deadlines, tracking progress, and ensuring all tasks are completed with precision
  • Take ownership of work, including logging permits and subcontract agreements, and assisting in project cost tracking

Requirements

• Core values must match Thornton’s: Safety, Community, Empowerment, Quality and Service, Professionalism, and Accountability
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a professional working environment with other team members