Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern Location: Chicago, IL Join AAR’s Marketing team at our global headquarters in Chicago for an engaging 10-week summer internship. As a Marketing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting AAR’s brand, events, and Corporate Marketing initiatives while working closely with cross-functional partners across the organization.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Spend 10 weeks gaining hands-on experience across key marketing functions, including product marketing, corporate materials (advertising), and events.
• Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns, advertisements, content creation, and promotional initiatives across multiple channels.
• Conduct market and competitive research to support business development, product positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
• Assist in preparing marketing materials such as presentations and sales collateral.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales/Business Development, Human Resources, and Corporate Communications to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging.
• Develop professional skills through mentorship, learning sessions, and exposure to marketing tools, platforms, and best practices.
• Build a strong foundation for a future career in Marketing, Graphic Design, or related business disciplines at AAR or within the broader business community.

Performance Objectives:

• Learning & Development: Participate in structured learning sessions and mentorship opportunities with marketing leaders and subject matter experts across the organization.
• Project Management: Take ownership of a meaningful marketing-related project, applying creativity and analytical thinking to develop insights, recommendations, and final deliverables presented to Marketing Leadership.
• Business Acumen: Gain a strong understanding of how a global organization operates by learning how marketing supports growth, customer engagement, and brand strategy within the aerospace industry.

What you need to be successful in the role:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Event Management, International Business, Graphic Design, Advertisting, or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus.
• Creative mindset with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while completing tasks as part of a team. Why

Should You Apply?

• AAR will provide you with the tools, resources, and hands-on experience needed to build a strong foundation in marketing.
• Modern office environment with an on-site cafeteria and fitness center supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from marketing professionals and business leaders across all levels of the organization.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $22/hr. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location.