Marketing​/Public Relations Intern

# Marketing/Public Relations Intern Bangor Shop - Bangor, ME 04401## Overview Salary Range $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Internship## Marketing/Public Relations Intern We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented
** Part-Time Marketing / Public Relations Intern
** to support internal and external communications, brand awareness, recruiting marketing, and community outreach efforts. This role is ideal for a student or early-career professional interested in marketing, communications, public relations, or business development within a construction and skilled-trades environment.

The intern will work closely with company leadership and administrative staff to assist with content creation, social media management, recruiting campaigns, website updates, and coordination of community, career-fair, and apprenticeship-related events. This position provides hands-on experience with real-world marketing initiatives and exposure to the construction industry.

This position is part-time, working
** 10–20 hours per week**, with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules. The role provides hands-on professional experience and mentorship in a real-world business and construction environment.
** Essential Functions
*** Assist with development and execution of marketing and public relations initiatives to support company branding, recruiting, and community engagement.
* Create and schedule content for social media platforms (e.g., Linked In, Facebook, Instagram), including photos, captions, and short-form updates.
* Assist with drafting internal and external communications, including announcements, job postings, newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.
* Support recruiting marketing efforts, including job fair promotions, apprenticeship outreach, and skilled-trades hiring campaigns.
* Assist with website content updates, basic edits, and coordination with external vendors as needed.
* Help collect and organize photos, videos, testimonials, and project highlights from job sites and company events.
* Assist with coordination of community events, career fairs, school outreach, and industry networking events.
* Track marketing activities, engagement metrics, and maintain organized digital files and content calendars.
* Provide administrative support for marketing projects, including proofreading, formatting, printing, and distribution of materials.
* Collaborate with HR and leadership on employer branding initiatives and workforce communications.
* Perform additional marketing, communications, or administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.## Qualifications
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* Qualifications:

*** Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in marketing, communications, public relations, business, or a related field preferred.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and brand consistency.
* Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Canva, social media scheduling tools, or basic website platforms is a plus.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with guidance.
* Interest in construction, skilled trades, or business operations is preferred but not required.
* Professional demeanor and ability to interact with employees, leadership, and external partners.
* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for events, job sites, or photo collection as needed.
** Work Environment & Physical Demands**
* * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* This role requires the intern to periodically embed with field operations to gain a working understanding of concrete construction activities, job site workflows, safety requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The intern will observe field operations, interact with supervisors and crews, and develop familiarity with the realities of skilled trades work to support authentic, accurate marketing, recruiting, and employer branding initiatives.
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