Intern Marketing Project Management

The 15-week Winter 2027 internship runs January 25–May 7, 2027. Attendance at orientation on January 25 is mandatory.

The Marketing Project Management Intern will help the Creative Services and Marketing teams keep projects organized and moving forward. Working under the guidance of a project lead, the intern will track timelines, gather updates, coordinate meetings, and communicate with teams across the institution. The internship offers practical experience with the people, tools, and processes involved in delivering marketing and design projects.

This is a hybrid position, with most work performed remotely. Based on project needs, the intern may be required to work onsite at The Henry Ford's campus in Dearborn, MI.

Essential Responsibilities

Help coordinate multiple marketing and design projects, tracking tasks, deadlines, and next steps in Workfront

Gather weekly status updates from team members and keep project information current

Help document project scope, timelines, and potential risks, bringing changes or concerns to the project lead’s attention

Organize and schedule team meetings, prepare materials, and document decisions and follow-up items

Communicate project updates to internal partners with guidance from the project lead

Contact external vendors, request quotes, and organize information needed for project decisions

Review project progress and suggest ways to improve workflows and communication

Learn and follow Creative Services project management processes and assist with updates to those processes

Attend scheduled virtual meetings during Eastern Time business hours and respond to project communications in a timely manner

Participate in required internship orientation and professional development activities

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in marketing, business, communications, project management, or a related field

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to learn Workfront and other tools used to organize projects and files

Availability on Wednesdays for required internship programming

Ability to attend scheduled meetings during Eastern Time business hours and work onsite in Dearborn when required

Special Skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when tracking multiple assignments and deadlines

Clear written and verbal communication with team members and internal partners

Ability to follow up on tasks, ask questions, and bring potential delays to the project lead’s attention

Ability to work independently while staying connected with a collaborative virtual team

Interest in how marketing and design projects move from request to completion

Familiarity with cloud-based file storage, digital asset management systems, or project management tools is helpful but not required

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

Physical: Work is primarily performed at a computer. Other physical requirements are minimal or not applicable

Mental: Requires organization, attention to detail, problem solving, and the ability to track several projects with different deadlines

Environment: Work is primarily remote, with onsite work at The Henry Ford’s Dearborn campus based on project and internship program needs

Internship Program Compensation

Interns are paid under the following paygrades:

First year intern in school (undergraduate or trade): $17.00

First year intern with completed degree (undergraduate or trade): $18.00

Graduate school and postgraduates: $20.00

Applications will be accepted through November 20th, 2026.