The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Brief Job Overview
Ursa Major is seeking a part-time Marketing & Communications Intern to support our growing communications team with both internal and external brand initiatives. This is a paid internship and designed for a junior or senior pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field. The role is approved for 40 hours a week in Summer 2027 and is hybrid, with 1–2 in-person days each week at our Berthoud, Colorado office.
Responsibilities:
- Write first drafts of content for internal newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and social media posts.
- Assist with visual communications and graphics including signage, merch/swag, slide decks, flyers, and other assets.
- Support design and content development for external advertising and marketing collateral.
- Contribute to social media strategy through drafting posts, creating graphics, and potential short-form video creation.
- Help maintain Ursa Major’s website through content updates and design refinements.
- Assist with digital asset management, trade show preparation, and branded swag procurement.
- Provide general support to the marketing and communications team, including scheduling, note-taking, and project tracking.
- Collaborate closely with the Marketing & Social Media Content Manager and report to the Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications.
- Participate in team meetings, bring creative ideas to the table, and maintain a forward-thinking, collaborative working style.
Required Qualifications:
- Current junior or senior (Fall 2026/Spring 2027) or rising junior or senior (summer 2027) actively pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, engaging content.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Word) and Canva; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud strongly preferred.
- Ability to work up to 20 hours per week in a hybrid format (1–2 days on-site in Berthoud, CO).
- Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and contribute creatively to the team.
Preferred Experience:
- Coursework or prior internship experience in marketing, communications, or public relations.
- Experience writing for different audiences (academic projects, student groups, blogs, social media, etc.).
- Use of design tools in academic projects, student organizations, or personal portfolios.
- Participation in student organizations, leadership roles, or team-based projects (or comparable work experience is a plus).
- Familiarity with branding, social media platforms, marketing analytics tools, or other content creation tools (CapCut, Adobe Premier) is a plus.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $30.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field as a junior or senior or rising junior or senior
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word
- Proficiency with Canva
- Ability to work up to 20 hours per week in a hybrid format, including 1-2 days on-site in Berthoud, Colorado
- Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and willingness to learn and contribute creatively
- Coursework or prior internship experience in marketing, communications, or public relations
- Experience writing for different audiences, including academic projects, student groups, blogs, or social media
- Experience using design tools in academic projects, student organizations, or personal portfolios
- Participation in student organizations, leadership roles, team-based projects, or comparable work experience
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Familiarity with branding, social media platforms, marketing analytics tools, CapCut, or Adobe Premiere
- Must be a U.S. Person, including a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is broad, combining unlimited PTO with two company‑wide shutdown weeks in July and at year‑end that help ensure employees disconnect.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage appears comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plus HSA/FSA, employer‑paid disability, life, AD&D, and EAP; some listings also cite optional add‑ons such as pet insurance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoptive leave is highlighted across official and third‑party materials as a notable strength.
Ursa Major Insights
What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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Ursa Major Offices
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Most employees work on-site with some positions allowing hybrid and/or remote work.
