2024 Summer Internship - Marketing & Communications

Are you an enthusiastic student with big ideas for the built environment? Are you looking for a chance to work with a diverse, interdisciplinary team of designers and tackle some of the world’s most interesting design and planning challenges? Apply now for Sasaki's 2024 Marketing & Communication Summer Internship! Sasaki interns get hands-on experience, develop valuable professional connections, and gain a deep understanding of how a leading firm operates and innovates. While roles and responsibilities range based on the discipline and on-going project work of the firm at the time, interns can expect to further their working knowledge of industry standard technologies, softwares and best practices. For example, a marketing intern may get hands-on experience with Salesforce and various social media tracking technologies, while an architecture intern will be working with Rhino, Revit, CAD, etc. The interns will all be a part of live project teams delivering real-world solutions and tangible productions. An internship with Sasaki offers an invaluable opportunity for professional growth as well as a fun and memorable summer experience. When you work at Sasaki, you sign up to work alongside a diverse group of design professionals who are deeply committed to improving the world through design. We are proud of both the work and the culture we continuously cultivate here, supported by everyone's diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and interests. Sasaki is one of the leading multi-disciplinary design firms in the world, with 300+ employees based primarily in the Boston region and over 800 awards for excellence in our architecture, site, and planning and urban design practices. Interested? Here is what you need to know: * Location: Boston, MA (110 Chauncy Street) * Sasaki’s policy is that employees collaborate in-person at least 3 days each week at the office.  * 10-12 week program from June 3rd, 2024 - August 30th, 2024 (end dates will be determined based on academic need/requirements but start date is firm) * Applications close/due: Friday, January 19 * Interviews: ~2/5 - 2/16 * Notifications: ~2/19 - 2/26 * $25/hr *   * *Please note that while we'll try our best to adhere to these dates, slight changes based on amount of applications, total interviews, etc. may potentially delay response times* Qualifications:  - Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an accredited institute and actively pursuing or newly possessing a degree in a field directly related to either marketing or communications  - All years/classes (undergraduate and postgraduate) are encouraged to apply - including recently graduated and masters students Candidates must upload:  - Resume  - Portfolio/Work Samples  - One faculty letter of recommendation (sent to: recommendations@sasaki.com)  - Brief, one page explanation of goals and expectations for internship Please Note: -You MUST apply through this career page! -We make no promise your application will be reviewed if not submitted through the Sasaki career portal you are currently on - with the four components listed above. Complete applications are due by 1/19/24. Please ignore any other posting expiration date on any site that is not Sasaki.com. If a posting does expire elsewhere, it will still be available and accessible at Sasaki.com. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION SPECIFIC The marketing interns will work closely with our studio marketing team and our professional staff and graphic designers to assist in the creation of sales, marketing, and communications materials. The interns will also lead a specific strategic marketing initiative that will be selected along with our studio teams. The Marketing team is comprised of a mix of recent grads and young professionals who are passionate about their work. Sasaki's culture is truly unique. You'll find all kinds of fun and exciting events and activities happening around the office that make coming to work each day fun and interesting.  Candidates must either have completed or be in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree. Previous work experience preferred, and experience with Adobe Creative Suite and InDesign, in particular, is a big plus. Roles and Responsibilities  - Leads/Proposals  - Support RFQ/RFP pursuits  - Assist Marketing Coordinators in managing proposal efforts  - Create content as needed  - Layout materials in Adobe InDesign  - Material production & delivery  - Maintain marketing boilerplate materials (resumes, project sheets, etc.)  - Support business development activities as needed  - Material quality control  - Work with Marketing Coordinators and project teams on special assignments  - Support development of website content  - Support social media and public relations programs   - Support Studio marketing initiatives  - Assist in maintenance of marketing collateral  - Conduct market and client research