Activation Intern, Summer 2026 (10 Weeks) Chicago, IL

BMO

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Chicago, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of marketing projects, events, and conferences while ensuring alignment with brand standards. Maintain internal web content, track marketing budgets, and coordinate the production of sales tools and collateral.

Qualifications

You are a motivated individual with 2-3 years of relevant experience and a desirable post-secondary degree in a related field. You possess good verbal and written communication, organization, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills. A college diploma in Marketing or Communications is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Marketing collateral

Brand standards

Product positioning

Internal web content

Sales aids

Marketing budgets

Job Description

Application Deadline:

05/12/2026

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Marketing

Contributes to the efficient and effective operations of marketing projects, programs and events. Performs a variety of tasks and provides support to the marketing team ensuring that operational processes are followed. Assists with the planning and execution of special projects, events and conferences. Supports the planning, development, production and delivery of marketing solutions. Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure timelines are met and marketing collateral is aligned with brand standards and product positioning.

  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders as required.
  • Maintains/updates internal web content, presentations and sales aids with current information.
  • Coordinates processes for translation and regulatory approval of materials.
  • Supports the production of products and marketing solutions to include communications, articles, presentations and sales tools.
  • Supports the development, production and distribution of marketing collateral, and manages inventories of materials.
  • Updates, tracks and maintains team schedules, marketing budgets and marketing inventory.
  • Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
  • Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees.
  • Analyzes issues and determines next steps.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  • Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

    Qualifications:

  • Typically between 2 – 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study desirable.
  • College diploma in Marketing or Communications preferred.
  • Specialized knowledge.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - Good.
  • Organization skills - Good.
  • Collaboration & team skills - Good.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills - Good.

Salary:

$41,714.00 - $69,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact.  We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers.  We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

BMO

We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. ​ When you join BMO, it opens a world of opportunities. This is a team that's committed to helping you succeed – personally and professionally. Because at BMO, when you grow, we grow. ​ You know your worth and so do we. That’s why we offer the right mix of learning programs, on-the-job experiences, and opportunities to build personal and professional connections – so you can build a meaningful career and thrive as a part of a winning culture.  ​ Sound like your kind of place? Then we should be co-workers.
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