Social Media and Marketing Intern

Application Deadline: Sunday, Nov 23, 2025

Tentative Start Date: Dec 8, 2025

Tentative End Date: Mar 31, 2026 with potential to extend

Hourly Compensation: $25-$28.00/ as a contracted team member (we will issue a1099)

Reports to: PMO Specialist

Expected Hours: 12-16 hrs/week ( Flexible schedule with availability during core business hours, 8am-5pm CST )

About Us:

Burger Consulting Group (BCG) is an experienced team of construction technology consultants and construction industry leaders. Burger Consulting Group actively focuses on the alignment of IT solutions with the unique business strategies of our clients.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a social media and marketing intern who will be instrumental in driving lead generation and executing targeted marketing campaigns across social platforms. You will focus primarily on campaigns, speaking engagements, and research while leveraging your expertise to attract and convert potential clients into quality leads.

We're looking for a creative and motivated Marketing and Social Media Intern to help us grow our digital presence, engage with our audience, and support our marketing initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Assist in creating, scheduling, and managing content across LinkedIn and other relevant platforms
• Help articulate our industry knowledge and thought leadership through engaging posts, infographics, and short-form content
• Conduct research on construction industry trends, technology advancements, and competitor activity
• Assist us in researching speaking opportunities, conferences, and engagement
• Iterate and optimize our existing social media strategy  
• Provide weekly reports and analytics on social media engagement and pitch ideas for improvement  
• Responsible for keeping Zoho (BCG CRM) up to date with opportunities, software, and product information
• Coordinate logistics for special events such as quarterly webinars
• Assist in drafting case studies on BCG engagements for our website
• Create and execute marketing e-mail blasts
• Create and edit marketing/business development materials

Who you are:

• Available during core business hours, 8am-5pm CST
• Excited to learn and take on new challenges
• A strong communicator who wants to share ideas
• A self-starter who takes initiative
• A team player who loves to collaborate
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• An analytical thinker who can identify concerns and bring solutions 
• Optimization of allotted time and the ability to meet deadlines
• Open to feedback and always looking to improve
• Passionate about social media and content creation
• Experience with WordPress, MailChimp, Zoho, Canva, and Microsoft Office is a plus!
• Strong command of copy editing 
• Comfortable navigating marketing strategies Business-to-Business (not Business-to-Consumer)
• Rising Junior or rising Senior level of university or a certification in Digital Marketing
• Related pursued degree: Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Interest in the Construction Industry or Consulting a plus

How to Apply:

• If your institution uses Handshake, please apply directly through the portal.
• If applying through Handshake is unavailable, submit a resume and a cover letter to info@burgerconsulting.com by Sunday, Nov 23. Subject line should include “Social Media & Marketing Internship”
• Feel free to include a portfolio, examples of websites you have spun up, or any design material you want to share! 

Internship Perks + Benefits:

• Connection to an established consulting firm in the heart of Chicago 
• Real world experience working with a tech consulting firm for the AEC industry nationwide
• Opportunity to build a professional network
• Remote work opportunity with flexible hours

*Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they have every single qualification. Our team is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!