2027 Summer Intern, Marketing and Communications

Ready to make a difference? At ICF, our marketing and communications professionals help connect audiences with ideas, programs, and solutions that make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a curious, collaborative, and motivated intern to support marketing and communications initiatives across the organization. Depending on business needs and the selected candidate’s interests and experience, the internship may align with a corporate function, specific business area or client portfolio, or specialized skill set.

Focus areas may include corporate or internal communications, integrated marketing, content development, digital marketing, campaign operations, social media, events, market research, or marketing analytics.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting projects from planning and research through execution, measurement, and reporting. Although responsibilities, subject matter, audiences, and tools will vary by placement, each assignment will provide opportunities to develop transferable marketing and communications skills while collaborating with cross-functional partners.

This is an entry-level, 10-week, full time internship that begins in early June and ends in early August. We are looking for candidates in Reston, VA; Atlanta, GA; and Oklahoma.

At this time, we are unable to provide relocation assistance for internships at this time. What You Will Be Doing Responsibilities will vary based on the internship assignment and may include: • Assist with drafting, editing, coordinating, and publishing marketing and communications materials, such as articles, newsletters, presentations, email campaigns, website content, social media posts, videos, and infographics.

• Support the planning and execution of integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels. • Coordinate project timelines, creative requests, campaign materials, approvals, and stakeholder communications.

• Conduct research on audiences, industries, competitors, media opportunities, and emerging marketing trends. • Help collect and analyze campaign data, performance metrics, and audience insights to support reporting and recommendations.

• Assist with digital marketing, social media, paid media, website, or campaign operations activities based on the assignment. • Support events, webinars, workshops, and other internal or external engagement activities.

• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing opportunities while contributing ideas and fresh perspectives. • Collaborate with marketing, communications, creative, analytics, operations, and business partners to complete projects and meet deadlines.

Basic Qualifications • By start date, a minimum of 15 completed college-level credit hours. Preferred Qualifications • Completed Bachelor's degree and enrollment verification or 9 credit hours complete in a graduate program in marketing, communications, business, analytics, public relations, or a related field.

• Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, content, research, analytics, or campaign management. • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with close attention to detail. • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a collaborative team.

• Curiosity, adaptability, and an interest in learning new tools, industries, audiences, and marketing practices. • Proactive, dependable, and service-oriented approach to work.

• Interest or experience in one or more areas such as content development, corporate communications, social media, digital marketing, campaign coordination, research, analytics, graphic design, or event support.

• Familiarity with marketing, design, content management, analytics, platforms is helpful but not required unless specified for the assignment. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

• Ability to meet any additional education, work-location, or assignment-specific requirements included in the individual posting. Bot and Third-Party Applications Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration.

Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration .   Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact  Candidateaccommodation@icf.

com  for assistance. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

For more information, please read our  EEO  policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Work Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

To request an accommodation, please email  Candidateaccommodation@icf.com  and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about  workplace discrimination rights  or our benefit offerings which are included in the  Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge.

As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or   assist   with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not   permitted .

This policy is in place to   maintain   the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation  that involves the use of AI.

If   such an   accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We   are dedicated to providing   the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is : $37,855.00 - $64,354.