Summer 2027 Intern Marketing - Marketing Communication Specialist

Location: Hybrid position based at the Bloomington, Illinois hub; selected interns must reside within the continental U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Pay: $25/hour; eligible interns also receive a $2,000 stipend, minus applicable taxes.

Company

hirify.global is an organization focused on helping people, investing in communities, and using technology to strengthen customer connections and improve the customer experience.

What you will do

• Support the development and execution of internal marketing communication plans and initiatives.
• Create written and visual content for digital platforms, presentations, and internal communications.
• Apply graphic design and visual storytelling principles while aligning materials with brand standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing Communications team members and business partners to understand communication needs and develop solutions.
• Assist with communication project planning, timelines, deliverables, and feedback.
• Explore emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, in communication processes and creative development.

Requirements

• Full-time student status must be maintained throughout the internship, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior, preferably, in an undergraduate or postgraduate program; sophomores meeting the criteria may also be considered.
• Major in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Experience creating written, visual, or multimedia communications through academic, extracurricular, or professional projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred and should be included on the resume.
• Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; U.S. work authorization sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, and their applications in communications or design.
• Previous internship experience.
• Project leadership experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Ten-week summer internship running from June 2, 2027, through August 11, 2027.
• Monday-Friday schedule of 38.75 hours per week, with availability expected throughout the internship and little to no disruption in the work schedule.
• Hybrid work combining home-based work with collaborative in-office work in Bloomington, Illinois.
• Benefits include 40 hours of Life Leave, Military Leave, company holidays, wellness programs, commuter benefits, and an Employee Assistance Fund.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) Savings Plan and mutual funds, both eligible from age 18, plus Good Neighbor Grant and Matching Gift programs.

Hiring process

• Upload a resume through the hirify.global career site when applying.
• Competitive candidates may be invited to a pre-screening video interview in fall 2026 and may continue to the interview process.
• Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early application closure or an extension.