Communications & Marketing Intern

About the Role

• 10-week internship program running from June 7th to August 12th, 2027.
• Paid internship at $22/hour.
• On-site at Chicago, IL office 4–5 days a week.
• Potential travel up to 10% of the time.
• Program includes lunch-and-learns, systems training, and an end-of-internship project presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support social media management, including content planning, posting, community engagement, and performance tracking.
• Assist with outreach marketing initiatives to build awareness and engagement with students, universities, and local partners.
• Help plan, launch, and monitor digital advertising campaigns, reporting on results and optimization opportunities.
• Support website and SEO management, including content updates, keyword research, and site performance analysis.
• Contribute to external communications such as newsletters, announcements, press materials, and resident-facing messaging.
• Collaborate with different teams to understand and achieve their marketing goals.
• Maintain brand standards across all channels and communications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Reporting to the VP, Marketing & Communications.
• Collaboration with the marketing team across social media, outreach, digital advertising, web, and external communications.
• Supporting communities from lease-up through stabilized operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with social media or outreach marketing is a plus.
• Rising juniors and seniors preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate across departments and summarize information.
• Analytical and Creative approach.
• Diligent and Productive work style.
• Motivated and takes pride in work.
• Team Player mentality.