Summer Internship - Marketing & Communications

Job Description

Job Description

Clarkson Construction Company is a leading firm in the heavy civil construction industry with a proud history of delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Kansas City region. Our portfolio spans site development, grading, paving, and bridge construction, underscoring our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Clarkson Construction Company offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where innovation and hard work are recognized and rewarded. We believe in investing in our employees through professional development and advancement opportunities. Join us and be a part of a team that shapes the infrastructure in and around one of America's most vibrant cities.

Job Summary

As a Summer Intern, you will support the Director of Communications in our marketing and communications efforts on projects and initiatives across the Clarkson family of companies. This role will offer hands-on experience in corporate communications, storytelling, and brand development in the heavy civil construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the creation of internal and external communications content; help capture and edit photography / videography content for marketing use.
• Support social media planning, posting, and engagement.
• Gathering and organizing project updates, photos, and stories.
• Contribute to workforce pipeline initiatives, including outreach to universities, trade schools, and community organizations.
• Coordinate logistics for events, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Provide administrative and project support for cross-departmental strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Clarkson Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.