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, paid media, 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. 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, media, 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
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in marketing, communications, advertising, business, analytics, public relations, or a related field.
Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, media, 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, paid media, campaign coordination, research, analytics, graphic design, or event support.
Familiarity with marketing, design, content management, analytics, or advertising 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 [email protected] 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.
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 [email protected] 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.
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 [email protected]. 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 - $64,354.00Reston, VA (VA30)Skills Required
- At least 15 completed college-level credit hours by the internship start date
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in marketing, communications, advertising, business, analytics, public relations, or a related field
- Interest in marketing, communications, media, 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 interest in learning new tools, industries, audiences, and marketing practices
- Proactive, dependable, and service-oriented approach to work
- Interest or experience in content development, corporate communications, social media, digital marketing, paid media, campaign coordination, research, analytics, graphic design, or event support
- Familiarity with marketing, design, content management, analytics, or advertising platforms
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
- Ability to meet additional education, work-location, or assignment-specific requirements
ICF Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICF and has not been reviewed or approved by ICF.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (UHC PPO/HDHP and Kaiser in some areas) come with employer HSA/HRA funding and wellness incentives, with dental and vision included. Mental-health access is emphasized via Modern Health, offering up to 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building resources include Maven support on UHC plans, $10,000 lifetime fertility/surrogacy reimbursement, and $5,000 for adoption, milk-shipping, and clinician-led programs. Caregiver and 24/7 resources are also available through the EAP.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 5% discount is broadly available and regularly highlighted in postings. This adds a straightforward path for employees to build ownership alongside salary and benefits.
ICF Insights
What We Do
ICF is a leading global solutions and technology provider with approximately 9,000 employees in industries across the public and private sectors. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
Why Work With Us
At ICF, we’ve built a culture rooted in expertise, innovation, and purpose—enabling us to build a more prosperous and resilient world for all. When our employees grow, our solutions thrive—regardless of your role, team, or location, you’ll have opportunities to make connections, build community, and take action to develop your career.
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