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Communications & Marketing Intern - Spring 2026

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Illinois, Northbrook
330 Pfingsten Road (Show on map)
Aug 26, 2025
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual for an in-person spring 2026 internship (January - May) with our Communications and Marketing team at our corporate headquarters in suburban Chicago, Illinois. All candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our in-house communications professionals, gaining valuable, hands-on experience in content creation, branding, messaging, and event management within a professional services setting. WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Since 1956, our technical expertise, unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities, and applied experience from more than 175,000 projects have made WJE a leader in innovative yet practical solutions to the most challenging structural, materials, and enclosure problems around the world. Intern Responsibilities: Support the planning and delivery of large-scale organizational events and initiatives. Gain experience in event coordination, communication and engagement strategies, branding, creative design, and multimedia production. On-site support may be required. Support the creation and management of marketing and proposal materials Write content for the company's website, intranet, and social media platforms Assist in the organization of shared information and photo resources Assist in the development of video content for internal/external use Employ marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings, etc.) Qualifications WJE looks for in an Intern: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field Affinity for a fast-paced collaborative environment Ability to organize and manage workload between a variety of ongoing tasks Excellent verbal and written communication skills Interest in writing short, feature-style articles Ability to simplify technical information for internal and external communication needs Interested in learning about the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry Strong attention to detail Highly motivated self-starter Curious and excited to learn Familiarity with marketing computer software and social media platforms Good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop, and ability to learn database programs Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) Physical Requirements: 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. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment such as computers, printers, fax/copy machines, telephone/voice mail systems, and other office and field equipment.Requirements may also include: Ability to attend meetings at the various office, field, and construction sites Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform work in the temperature extremes presented by work in the outdoors Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc. Ability to travel Ability to safely work at heights Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazards Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle Culture, Compensation, and Benefits: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry's most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwaveringCommitment to our core and culture, strongExpertise, and genuineEnthusiasm for their work. Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE at www.wje.com/careers WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where the hourly rate is just one component of an employee's annual earnings. Additionally, employees may be eligible to receive overtime and variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual hourly rate will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the starting hourly rate (gross) for this position is in the following range: $17.00 - $35.00 This non-exempt position is also eligible for WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package which enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including: Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay vesting immediately Time off to care for yourself and others Investments in employees' educational assistance and professional development Learn more about WJE's total rewards package here. WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor). WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.