Sales and Marketing Internship

Sales & Marketing Intern

Are you a creative, hands-on, results-driven student interested in sales and marketing? Tech Painting Company is looking for you! Our team markets and promotes high quality craftsmanship to meet the needs of customers at commercial properties, residential homes, school facilities, government institutions, and more. We provide the best in value, career development, improved surroundings to customers, exceptional customer service, a positive environment, and the opportunity to transform the spaces we update. Tech Painting gives back to the communities we serve and improves our industry through innovation. Jon the fun. It’s more than just paint!

This paid internship has an anticipated start date of September 2026.

MARKETING INTERN (REMOTE)

LOCATION: Remote
SCHEDULE: Part-Time (Approximately 10 hours per week)
 

ABOUT TECH PAINTING CO.

Tech Painting Co. is one of the Mid-Atlantic's leading commercial and residential painting contractors, serving clients throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond. With nearly 40 years of experience, we're known for exceptional craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.

We're looking for a motivated marketing intern who wants real-world experience; not just busy work. You'll work directly with the Marketing & Communications Director and gain hands-on experience supporting marketing initiatives across multiple business divisions.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing Intern will support a variety of marketing, communications, and research initiatives that help drive business growth. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in marketing strategy, content development, market research, digital marketing, and business communications.

Every week is different. You'll contribute to meaningful projects while building experience across many areas of marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct market, industry, and competitor research.
• Research target markets, companies, and customer segments.
• Develop prospect lists and marketing databases.
• Assist with newsletter planning, writing, and development.
• Research topics for blogs, articles, and marketing campaigns.
• Support content creation for digital marketing initiatives.
• Assist with social media research and content planning.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and marketing best practices.
• Assist with website content updates and proofreading.
• Organize digital marketing assets, photos, and marketing materials.
• Support database management and marketing list maintenance.
• Assist with marketing reports, presentations, and campaign tracking.
• Perform internet research for business development opportunities.
• Support special marketing initiatives and other ad hoc projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and organizational abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Canva, Mailchimp, HubSpot, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar marketing platforms is a plus.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Hands-on experience working directly with the Marketing & Communications Director.
• Exposure to both B2B and B2C marketing strategies.
• Experience with content marketing, digital marketing, branding, communications, and market research.
• Opportunities to contribute to real marketing campaigns that support business growth.
• Flexible remote work schedule.
• Professional mentorship and valuable resume-building experience.

Benefits

•The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $20-22 for graduate students, $24-26 for Ph.D. candidates

•Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits

Job Type & Schedule: 5-10 hours per week and some weekends for events

Work Location: In person & Remote out of Alexandria, VA office