Marketing Analysis Intern - Chicago, IL - AZEK
Chicago, IL, US, 60601
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.
With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.
Summary
As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business. Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development.
Internship Objective:
Support performance marketing reporting and analysis by maintaining and enhancing dashboards in GA4, Looker Studio, Excel, and Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), while improving data accuracy through UTM reviews, event validation, and documenting measurement gaps to enable modeling and deeper strategic insights
What You’ll Do:
General Responsibilities:
- Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks.
- Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives.
- Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation.
- Engage in team meetings and share ideas.
- Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards.
Marketing Responsibilities:
- Maintain, update, and enhance dashboards in GA4, Looker Studio, Excel, and Adobe Customer Journey Analytics (CJA) to support recurring KPI reporting and performance visibility across marketing and digital channels.
- Support data quality and tracking integrity across GA4 and Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) by validating events, reviewing UTM parameters, and identifying measurement gaps.
- Assist with tag management and tracking validation using Adobe Launch and Google Tag Manager (GTM), including QA of events, variables, and data layer implementations.
- Analyze cross-channel performance across Paid Search, Paid Social, Email, SEO, and on-site engagement using GA4 and CJA to surface trends, performance drivers, and optimization opportunities.
- Assess homeowner and user journeys within CJA to identify drop-offs, friction points, and opportunities to improve engagement, conversion, and overall funnel performance.
What You’ll Bring:
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior).
- Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
Preferred Skills:
- Curiosity and a problem-solving mindset, with an interest in understanding how marketing data connects to real business outcomes.
- Basic familiarity with digital analytics tools such as GA4 or similar platforms, and a willingness to learn tools like Adobe Customer Journey Analytics (CJA) and Adobe Experience Platform (AEP).
- Comfort working with numbers and spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) to organize data, spot patterns, and support reporting.
- Enthusiasm for understanding how channels such as Paid Search, Paid Social, Email, SEO, and on‑site experiences integrate to accelerate overall marketing performance
- Attention to detail when reviewing data, identifying inconsistencies, and asking questions when something doesn’t look right.
- Ability to think logically through problems, document findings, and help identify gaps or opportunities in tracking and reporting.
- Strong communication skills and openness to feedback, with the ability to collaborate and learn in a team environment.
What You’ll Receive:
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $22 to $25. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and may change over time
- Full-time work experience and competitive pay
- Meaningful projects
- Mentorship and guidance
- Feedback and evaluation
- Company culture
- Networking opportunities and skill development
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This role is an opportunity to join the AZEK Group, LLC, a part of the James Hardie Building Products family of companies, where you’ll contribute to a culture driven by growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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