Marketing Intern - Nexus Black in Itasca, Illinois at IFS North America, Inc.

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really mattersat the Moment of Service. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, were flexible, were innovative, and were focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of societys greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

Were looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, well help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

We are a small, fast-moving marketing team shipping campaigns, content, and events at startup speed. This part-time internship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full marketing mix of an industrial AI go-to-market team, supporting day-to-day activities that keep the marketing engine running.

This role reports to the Head of Marketing, NexusBlack.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media Planning

• Help build and maintain the LinkedIn content calendar.
• Draft post copy, source visuals, and track performance against our content pillars.

Website Launch Support

• Support the nexusblack.com rebuild by QA-ing pages, uploading assets, and proofreading copy.
• Track launch tasks against the Phase 12 timeline to ensure deadlines are met.

Content Research and AEO

• Build and maintain a content calendar.
• Execute first drafts of content pieces using GenAI tools and market research.

Shadowing and Participation

• Sit in on marketing, product, and sales calls to observe how an industrial AI go-to-market team operates.
• Take notes, capture action items, and gradually take on a speaking role as you ramp up.

Swag and Event Logistics

• Own swag inventory and ordering sourcing items, managing vendors, and tracking shipments to events and customers.
• Ensure the team is always equipped for conferences and customer engagements.

File and Asset Organisation

• Keep our SharePoint, shared drives, and campaign folders clean, navigable, and version-controlled.
• Establish and enforce a folder taxonomy that scales as the team grows.

SharePoint Administration

• Become the team's go-to person for IFS SharePoint sites knowing where content lives, building pages, and helping teammates find what they need quickly.

Campaign Updates

• Post weekly campaign status updates across internal channels (Teams, SharePoint) to keep sales, product, and leadership informed on what is shipping and what is next.

Who You Are:

• Organised and detail-oriented you genuinely enjoy structure, naming conventions, and tidy systems.
• A sharp, concise writer with an eye for detail and brand consistency.
• Comfortable working in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook); familiarity with HubSpot, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, or any CMS is a bonus.
• Curious about B2B marketing, AI, and industrial software or eager to learn fast.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate programme in Business, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or a related field.

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer