Marketing Communications Intern

About Us

At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative, motivated Marketing & Communications Intern to support a variety of marketing and communication initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in content creation, digital communication, social media support, and storytelling. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to bring fresh, innovative ideas to our marketing and communication efforts. Working alongside the Marketing & Communications team, this intern will help enhance brand visibility, support internal communication tools, and contribute to engaging employee and client-facing content.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Assist with content creation for digital platforms, including developing graphics, writing short-form content, and supporting creative storytelling initiatives.
• Support ongoing social media activities by helping to draft posts, design visuals, capture basic photo and video content, and maintain up‑to‑date, engaging content.
• Contribute to internal communication efforts, including updating digital screens, assisting with spotlight features, and coordinating updates for various groups and teams.
• Help maintain and update marketing materials, project profiles, and other collateral as needed.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of marketing activities, including event support.
• Collaborate with team members across Marketing and Communications to ensure cohesive messaging and brand alignment.
• Perform other marketing-related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Current enrollment in a related Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities. A sample of writing skills may be required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Basic design skills using software's like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). 
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and social media.
• Experience with graphic design is a plus.

Pay Transparency 

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $20 - $21 per hour. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Work Environment

This role primarily operates in a professional office environment, with occasional participation in events. Standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and photocopiers, will be routinely used.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Third Party Disclosure 

Notice to Third Party Agencies: AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET’s Chief People Officer (CPO), AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.