Sales and Marketing Intern - Summer 2027 (West) at Brown and Caldwell in Tacoma, WA

Job description

• Embrace Your Possibilities: At Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering firm, we’re unlocking the potential of water and healthy environments to create thriving communities. Delivering this shared purpose starts with our people: We recruit individuals seeking to develop their skills and gain experience to build a strong foundation for the future. Through an internship at Brown and Caldwell, you’ll gain real-life, hands-on experience alongside our employee owners, engineers, scientists, consultants, and constructors who are driving positive changes for our clients and communities. Here you’ll find opportunities for impact, community that lifts, support to thrive, and trust in you as you embark on your career journey.
• Brown and Caldwell offers Summer Internship opportunities to spend a summer working with our team to support the Marketing Team. We are seeking an individual interested in gaining practical, hands-on experience outside of the classroom. We promise a collaborative environment where you will grow as a professional under the guidance of your people manager and team and be trusted to support project objectives. Our work is interesting, challenging, wide-ranging in nature, and impactful for the communities we live in. We invite you to embrace your possibilities and join us to learn and develop with our team of nationally recognized experts!
• The Sales and Marketing Intern - Summer 2027 (West) role will provide support by assisting in the development and execution of marketing campaigns, brand assets, and creative content across multiple platforms. This role provides hands-on experience in digital marketing, graphic design, content creation, and brand strategy. This role will partner and support the team teams and help coordinate tasks, monitor progress, and assist in delivery or work. This Client Services Intern works under close supervision with frequent guidance from more experienced colleagues or supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of cross-functional initiatives
• Help organize and archive creative assets and project files
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and monitor deliverables
• Contribute to process improvement efforts and change management activities
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to creative ideation
• Help prepare presentations, reports, and dashboards for leadership review
• Attend and complete Intern Workshops and Intern Summer Series Sessions
• Complete intern capstone project assignment
• Collaborate with designers, writers, and marketing team members, ensuring brand consistency
• Assist in conducting market research and competitive analysis to inform creative strategies
• Assist in tracking campaign performance and compiling analytics reports
• Support campaign planning and execution across digital, print, and social channels
• Help manage content calendars and contribute ideas for posts, blogs, and multimedia content
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials, including social media graphics, email templates, presentations, and promotional assets
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs

Requirements

• Basic written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or Canva
• Basic understanding of digital marketing platforms (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, Mailchimp, Google Ads)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Solid organization and communication skills with ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to perform field work at various sites as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Curiosity and a proactive mindset toward learning and improvement
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Ability to be a creative thinker with solid communication skills and a passion for storytelling, design, and audience engagement.
• No prior professional experience required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Media Studies, or a related field is required.
• Continued enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Media Studies, or a related field post internship is required.
• GPA equal to or higher than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent is required.

Skills

Required

• Communication
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Analytical
• Problem-solving
• Curiosity
• Proactive
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Creative thinking
• Passion for storytelling

Benefits

• Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
• Salary Range: The hourly pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
• Location A: Hourly $18.40 - $25.20
• Location B: Hourly $20.20 – $27.70
• Location C: Hourly $22.00 – $30.20
• You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.