Marketing Intern

Reports to:

Marketing Director or Senior Marketing Coordinator

SB Friedman provides analytical,strategic and financial consulting services in support of complex, high-impact developmentprojectsand community planning initiatives. Wefrequentlyassistin structuring and negotiating the public-private partnerships that are essential to successfully implementing projects. We serve a full range of clients in the public,privateandnonprofit/institutional sectors.

We worknationally with a focus on the Midwest.

Clients include various major cities, suburbs, economic development corporations and other public bodies, not-for-profitinstitutionsand private developers.

SB Friedman is an interdisciplinary firm—a feature we believe is essential to providing high-quality consulting services in our field. As noted in our tagline:
Vision | Economics | Strategy | Finance | Implementation, we provide a unique range of capabilities under one roof that support the life cycle of projects from initial conception to construction. By bringing expertise in real estate economics and financial feasibility, we help our clients engage in “fact-based visioning” processes that lead to successful development outcomes. Our understanding of planning/policy considerations shapes our recommendations regarding development financing and strategy.

Our mission is to help our clients create equitable, resilient and well-designed communities through the practice of real estate economics, development finance and urban planning. We believe development should be a tool and a platform to better the lives of current and future community residents, with particular emphasis on those with less access to opportunity. To support these values, we plan and help finance transit-oriented communities, neighborhood nodes, affordable housing, mobility infrastructure, and facilities providing vital services, healthy foods and gainful employment.

SB Friedman is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Marketing Intern with strong organizational skills to join our team and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment. The intern will work closely with other team members and have an opportunity to work on various projects. Main responsibilities will include the following:

• Update and maintain firm qualifications documents and marketing collateral
• Support web rebrand project by assisting in web content proofing and entry
• Support the migration of marketing materials to updated brand standards
• Conduct research to support business development
• Assist in newsletter planning and layout in Mail Chimp
• Draft Linked In posts to spotlight firm projects and events

Interns are fully integrated in the firm,participating in regular team meetings, brownbag lunches, socialeventsand other activities.

The internship will be 30-40 hours per week from May to August depending on the intern’s preference and availability. The internship is hybrid, with the intern required to be in our downtown Chicago office three days per week and working remotely (if desired) on other days.

$20 per hour

This position does not include relocation assistance or housing.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or Urban Planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Experience with Adobe programs, particularly In Design
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Graphic design or web platform skills (preferred, not required)

• Real-world office experience in downtown Chicago
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to participate in a firm rebranding project

The deadline for applying is Monday, April 13 at 11:59 PM CDT
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Please send your resume and a one-page cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role to Grace Kim at  with “Marketing Intern” in the subject line.

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, pregnancy, familial status or responsibilities, physical appearance or characteristics, arrest or conviction record, political beliefs, military status, or any other protected classification under federal, state and local laws or contractual requirements.