What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Intern position at McKinstry?
Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry!
We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2026 across several of our different office locations and are currently seeking a Marketing Intern to join our Enterprise team in Seattle, WA.
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.
Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:
- renewables and energy services
- engineering and design
- construction and facility services
To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?
Our B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You’ll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers depth and real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.
What we look for in our Marketing and Communications Interns:
- College Juniors or Seniors with availability in Summer 2026 (May/June start until August/September)
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including, but not limited to, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Introductory knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, written and verbal communication, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated interest in business marketing
- Experience telling stories across platforms (websites and social media) that drive engagement
- Knowledge of and an interest in digital marketing creative trends
- Collaborative, positive, and curious mindsets
- Must be 18 years of age or older
What are our Marketing and Communications Interns are responsible for:
Developing marketing collateral in collaboration with marketing specialists
Updating internal databases with key information to drive data integrity and synergy
Supporting the proposal development process
Supporting client-facing presentations
Assisting with business development research, analysis, and reporting
Maintaining momentum around creative concepts
Creating website and social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook) content to support sales and talent acquisition campaigns including project and people profiles
Social media community management
Working cross-functionally across the organization to identify opportunities for content development
Researching and creating messaging frameworks for goal audiences and segmentsIf you’re passionate about sustainability and want to work with our team to help solve the critical problems our industry and clients face, we invite you to apply.
If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to work with our team to help solve the critical problems our industry and clients face, we invite you to apply.
The hourly rate for this role is $22/hr
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
Salary : $22