Service Sales Intern

Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry!

We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2026 across several of our different office locations and are currently seeking a Service Sales Intern to join our team in Portland.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

* renewables and energy services

* engineering and design

* construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

Our B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You'll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers depth and real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.

What we look for in our Sales Interns:

* Pursuing a degree in a Business related field. Sophomore standing or higher

* Availability in Summer 2026 (May/June start until August/September, depending on school)

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.

* Must be self-motivated, able to multitask, and work independently.

* Must be 18 years of age or older

What our Sales Interns are responsible for:

* Proposal assistance and pre-bid meeting coordination and attendance.

* Help with scheduling initial client meetings and follow-up activities.

* Salesforce support including account build out and contact input .

* Help with industry conferences and events including registration and set-up, working the exhibit booth, and coordination with conference committees and contacts.

* Market research related to competitors, new offerings and client mission and goals.

If you're passionate about sustainability and want to work with our team to help solve the critical problems our industry and clients face, we invite you to apply.

The hourly rate for this role is $24/hr

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.