2024 Summer Marketing Internship - Construction Industry - Appleton, WI
Intern/Co-op/Apprentice
HOW YOUR ROLE FITS INTO BOLDT:
Honesty, fairness, hard work, performance, and the love of construction. At Boldt, these are the values that drive us. They push us to be better every day. To provide the highest-quality service and greatest value to every project we are a part of. We are looking for forward thinking people who share in that dedication. An innovative and bold spirit, performance thinking, and a dedication to our values have helped us grow into a national leader in markets as diverse as healthcare, industrial, education, and renewable energy.
As a member of the Boldt team, you will collaborate with some of the most knowledgeable professionals in our industry. You will have the chance to learn new skills and seek greater responsibilities, while earning competitive pay and benefits. And you will join a team that builds real value in the world around you.
Position Description
The Boldt Company is looking for passionate and motivated students seeking to gain real-world experience in the construction industry by accomplishing some of the same responsibilities as our full-time employees. Our on-the-job experience will help prepare you for a successful career after graduation.
A successful hire must be flexible and adaptable, as he or she will be part of a fast-moving environment. Attention to detail and the ability to manage one’s own time, without constant oversight, is critical. This person will be expected to meet important deadlines and balance a full workload on a daily basis. Very strong written and verbal communication skills are vital to success in this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the marketing team and multiple internal teams to execute Marketing strategy.
- Coordinate key details for public-facing events such as ground-breakings, ribbon-cuttings, golf outings, community events, and open houses. Attendance – including evenings and weekends – at some events will be required.
- Provide administrative support in the development of customer-facing proposals, presentations, and interview materials.
- Research, write, and edit project case studies and personnel profiles.
- Strategize, price, and order external giveaways and customer gifts.
- Prepare, format, and edit a range of documents.
- Communicate with a variety of vendors and customers, both internal and external.
- Prepare content and pictures for social media communications.
- Support the marketing team in a variety of administrative tasks.
Required Skills
What we expect from you:
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university as a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program. Preferred majors/concentrations in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields. Evidence of high academic achievement with current or prior elected leadership experience preferred. Passion and desire to work in the construction industry. Prior work experience, internship, or trade experience preferred, but not required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and ability to work optimally with minimum supervision.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to position objects and operate tools or controls. Employee occasionally uses computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to position self to maneuver in confined or awkward spaces. The employee regularly is required to remain in a stationary position and move to access people or machinery or workspaces. Employee is occasionally required to ascend and/or descend a ladder or stairs to reach work areas. The employee must regularly move up to 20 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to travel (as vehicle driver and as passenger on various modes of transportation) and frequently performs work on-site at construction work sites. Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee views computer monitor regularly. The employee is required to be able to effectively communicate while on the job site and throughout the completion of duties.
The working conditions of this position requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to maintain safety and prevent exposure to harmful materials. The environment for which this position functions may be exposed to prolonged loud noises and may contain scents and fragrances. May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to be a summary of the primary essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all the qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time.
Individuals in this role may be subject to annual Motor Vehicle Records check. Outcome of any MVR checks conducted may negatively impact the persons’ ability to participate in any vehicle program provided by the company, including but not limited to the ability to drive a personal vehicle on behalf of the Boldt Company or rent a vehicle through the Boldt Company travel provider, for a period of up to 1 year.