Marketing and Communication Co-op - Fall 2026

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer's footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

What Will You Do

• Support full-time Pursuit Marketing and Strategic Marketing Managers with marketing and sales-related projects that align with Messer’s branding, business development goals, and pursuit strategies.
• Sets up and supports the site-wide refresh of messer.com and egcconst.com by populating content, updating project information, coordinating content edits, and ensuring online marketing materials remain accurate and current.
• Develops, updates, and organizes collateral for use in proposals, presentations, qualifications, packages, and other sales materials.
• Researches and supports the development of thought leadership articles, industry insights, and other written content.
• Organizes, tags, and maintains digital assets, including project photography, logos, graphics, templates, and marketing files, to improve access, consistency, and efficiency.
• Supports multiple marketing and sales initiatives simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining accuracy, quality, and brand consistency.
• Takes direction and feedback from multiple team members while maintaining a collaborative, organized, and adaptable approach.

What You Will Bring

• A strong sense of responsibility and enthusiasm, with a demonstrated eagerness to learn, take initiative, and consistently show up prepared, engaged, and ready to contribute.
• Current pursuit of a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience or coursework in a B2B setting and/or professional services environment is a plus.
• Co-op or internship experience in a marketing role is a plus.
• Experience with the following software and platforms is a plus: Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. WordPress or another content management system. Video editing software, such as Premiere Pro or Canva. HTML and CSS. Email marketing platforms, such as Campaign Monitor.