Marketing & Communications Operations Intern

Summer 2027 | Houston, TX | Internship About Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines is an innovative space company advancing exploration, communications, and infrastructure in space. Our team brings together expertise across engineering, technology, and operations to support commercial, civil, and national security customers and help shape the future of the space economy. About the Position Intuitive Machines is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Operations Intern to join our Marketing & Communications (MarCom) team for Summer 2027. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting the operational activities that enable effective marketing and communications across a dynamic, fast-growing aerospace company. Working across both Marketing and Communications, the intern will support day-to-day team operations while contributing to projects focused on streamlining processes, strengthening workflows, improving collaboration, and increasing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is organized, curious, proactive, and eager to learn how an integrated MarCom function operates within a complex, technical business. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to a broad range of marketing and communications disciplines, and make meaningful contributions to how the team works.

Key Responsibilities

MarCom Operations & Coordination

• Support day-to-day operational activities across Marketing and Communications, helping coordinate priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assist in maintaining integrated planning calendars, project trackers, schedules, and shared team resources.
• Support coordination of marketing and communications initiatives, including internal communications, digital content, campaigns, events, and company announcements.
• Help organize and maintain brand assets, marketing materials, templates, and shared documentation.
• Assist with meeting coordination, action-item tracking, and project follow-up to support team alignment and execution.

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

• Review and document existing team processes and workflows to identify opportunities for simplification and improvement.
• Support the development of standardized templates, checklists, and operating procedures that improve consistency and efficiency.
• Research best practices, tools, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, that could streamline MarCom activities.
• Assist with organizing shared resources and improving information accessibility across the team.
• Contribute to a defined summer project focused on improving a MarCom process or workflow, including presenting recommendations and potential solutions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Collaborate with MarCom colleagues and cross-functional partners to support integrated planning and execution.
• Assist with gathering and organizing data to support team reporting, performance measurement, and operational insights.
• Help track project progress, milestones, and follow-up actions to improve visibility across team priorities.
• Participate in team meetings and planning discussions, gaining exposure to enterprise marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in marketing operations, corporate communications, project management, or business process improvement.
• Familiarity with project management, collaboration, or digital marketing tools.
• Interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies that improve workplace productivity.
• Previous internship, academic project, or extracurricular experience involving coordination, planning, data analysis, or process improvement.
• Interest in aerospace, technology, innovation, or other complex B2B industries.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience supporting an integrated corporate Marketing & Communications function.
• Exposure to marketing strategy, communications, digital channels, events, and cross-functional business operations.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to active business initiatives.
• Experience identifying operational challenges, developing solutions, and implementing process improvements.
• Ownership of a meaningful summer project with an opportunity to present recommendations and outcomes to the team.