Engagement Intern - Summer 2026

Bolton & Menk is now accepting applications for our 2026 summer internship season in our Des Moines location. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

As an Engagement Intern, you will assist our Engagement Services team with the planning, creation and execution of community outreach efforts for our projects. Working with cities, counties and state agencies, you will help communities stay informed and involved in infrastructure improvement projects happening in their area. This role acts as a liaison between the technical team and public to ensure clear, two-way communication for projects involving road construction, park master plans, bike/pedestrian improvements and more. This internship opportunity is for the 2026 Summer season.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Support engagement activities on one primary project, and provide assistance on others.
• Create of a variety of public relations and marketing materials including news releases, project email updates, social media content, mailings, website content, newsletter, detour maps, signs and flyers.
• Perform a variety of duties related to organizing and editing content for marketing efforts.
• Assist with public inquiry responses (phone and email) and logging.
• Support planning and coordination for public meetings and events.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of public meetings and events, which may include hours outside typical business hours.
• Attend weekly team meetings with the project team.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking for:

• Degree Programs: Selected candidates will be enrolled in a communications, marketing, journalism or other closely related field from an accredited college.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.8 GPA; Desired GPA 3.2 or above
• Current Status: Desired is Sophomore or above with completed coursework or experience in marketing, event management, and copywriting.
• Strong writing, editing, grammar, and proofreading; strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills; knowledge of AP style, proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Students must possess a valid driver's license and their own transportation or have ability to use public transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel.

Each year we look for variety of experience, education, and ability for our student intern pool. Some positions may be filled with students who have experience depending on the level of complexity a project or client may require. Preference may be given to students who have completed a previous internship with Bolton & Menk.

Relocation and housing are not included.

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.