Marketing & Communication Internship

Description

RETTEW seeks a motivated and creative Marketing & Communication Intern to support our team during Summer 2026. This role offers hands-on experience across a wide range of marketing, communications, and business development activities within a B2B/professional services environment.

The intern will contribute to real projects that support brand visibility, client engagement, and internal communications, gaining exposure to both strategic and day-to-day marketing operations.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm serving the transportation, water and wastewater, environmental, energy, and land development markets. We work collaboratively to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful, lasting results for our clients and the communities we serve. Driven by our core values, we take ownership in our work, prioritize strong relationships, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Work Environment

Worplace Designation: HybridLocation: Lancaster, PA

Schedule: Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (24 hours per week)

Duration: Summer 2026 (Approx. May through August)

RETTEW’s ASPIRE Internship Program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience that supports both professional growth and career exploration. Interns participate in real project work, mentorship opportunities, and professional development activities that help build confidence and practical skills.

Position Summary / What You’ll Do

As a Marketing & Communications Intern, you will support a wide range of marketing and communications activities that help promote RETTEW’s services, strengthen our brand, and support business development efforts. This role provides exposure to both strategic marketing initiatives and day-to-day operations in a professional services environment, while giving you the opportunity to build real-world marketing experience and portfolio-ready content.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day 

Marketing & Business Development Support

• Assist in developing project profiles and case studies, including content research, drafting, and final production
• Support e-newsletter development, including content creation, editing, and layout coordination
• Contribute to website updates, including SEO support, analytics tracking, and competitive research
• Help coordinate and manage professional photography for marketing use
• Support thought leadership initiatives, including conducting interviews and drafting articles
• Create basic graphics and visual aids for proposals and presentations
• Conduct market and client research to support business development efforts

Communications Support

• Draft and schedule content for social media platforms; assist with campaign brainstorming
• Develop content for the website newsroom
• Support internal communications, including newsletters and employee engagement initiatives
• Conduct interviews and draft employee and project-related stories

Administrative & Content Management Support

• Assist with maintaining and organizing digital assets in OpenAsset (e.g., tagging, auditing, and cleanup)
• Help build and organize a content library for future AI-driven proposal tools
• Update and standardize employee bios and resumes, ensuring consistency in tone and messaging; identify gaps or outdated materials and recommend updates

Qualifications

Required

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills
• Interest in digital marketing, content creation, and branding
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic marketing principles
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Familiarity with website platforms, SEO concepts, or analytics tools
• Interest in AI tools for content development

What We Offer

This is a paid internship, providing meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to real projects that support RETTEW’s marketing and communications efforts.

You will also benefit from:

• Hands-on experience across multiple areas of marketing and communications
• Exposure to real-world projects in a B2B/professional services environment
• Opportunities to build a portfolio of writing, design, and digital marketing work
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced marketing professionals

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance. #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

Requirements listed above.