Our Marketing & Communications internship program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in marketing. Prairie’s internship program will provide participants an in‐depth look at business‐to‐business marketing in a professional services environment. Interns will work alongside our marketing team, learning valuable skills and knowledge that will aid in a B2B marketing position. As a marketing & communications intern, you will gain exposure to a variety of projects, such as event planning, database management, collateral development, internal and external communications, and presentation creation. Interns will work on their day‐to‐day responsibilities with support and mentorship from a variety of Prairie professionals. Our internship program is designed around our current business needs and the availability of the participant(s). In order to produce a meaningful experience, interns will be reviewed during and at the end of program.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the firm’s robust webinar program.
• Salesforce (Customer Relationship Management “CRM”) database updates to ensure data integrity of our prospects.
• Marketing event support.
• Presentation proofing and preparation.
• Marketing collateral distribution.
• Participate in marketing and firm meetings to understand how a marketing team functions in a B2B environment.
• Researching businesses and industries for various brand marketing initiatives.
• Salesforce database
• Internal and external marketing communication proofing and preparation.
• Business development support, including printing and binding pitch materials.
• Support marketing team on various projects.

What do we look for in candidates?

• Strong interest in marketing; passionate about learning the functions of a marketing department.
• Junior or Senior at a four-year degree program majoring in marketing with a minimum 4 undergraduate cumulative GPA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and problem-solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage tight timelines in a team
• Ability to work 15‐20 hours a week in our Oakbrook Terrace office.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.