Social Media & Marketing Intern

Mother's Market & Kitchen is looking for a creative, organized, and social-savvy Social Media & Marketing Intern to join our Marketing team. This role is perfect for someone who loves content, social media, wellness, food, and culture and wants hands-on experience bringing a brand to life across digital and in-store channels. You'll work closely with the Marketing team on everything from social content and community engagement to events, email, SMS, and day-to-day marketing initiatives. This is a hands‑on role where you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, create content, and see your work come to life across the Mother's brand. Hourly Pay: $17.50 What You'll Do Social Media & Content Assist with creating content for Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms Capture photo and video content in stores, at events, and during product launches Help brainstorm social concepts, trends, Reels, TikToks, and storytelling opportunities Assist with editing short‑form video and preparing content for posting Support social media scheduling and content calendar management Monitor trends and identify relevant opportunities for Mother's to join the conversation Engage with the Mother's community through comments, messages, and social interactions Help track social performance and identify what content is resonating Community & Events Comfortable speaking with customers and working community events Support planning and execution of Mother's community events, store activations, and brand experiences Assist with outreach to local organizations, creators, wellness communities, and potential partners Help coordinate event materials, signage, product, and marketing needs Attend select events to capture content and support on‑site execution Research local events, partnerships, and community opportunities Email, SMS & Digital Marketing Assist with the development and execution of email and SMS campaigns Help gather product information, imagery, and promotional details for upcoming campaigns Support campaign scheduling, proofreading, and quality assurance Assist with basic reporting and tracking of campaign performance Research trends and ideas that can improve engagement and customer acquisition Marketing Support Support new product launches, seasonal campaigns, and promotional initiatives Assist with organizing marketing assets, content, calendars, and project trackers Conduct competitor, retail, social, and cultural trend research Help coordinate marketing materials across Mother's locations Support the Marketing team with administrative and day‑to‑day project needs Bring new ideas to the table and help us continuously evolve how Mother's shows up Who We're Looking For Comfortable being on camera Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, social media, PR, or a related field Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, and current social media trends Comfortable creating and capturing photo and video content Strong writing and communication skills Creative eye with an interest in branding, design, food, wellness, and lifestyle content Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once Detail‑oriented with a willingness to learn Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with a team Proactive, curious, and excited to contribute ideas Comfortable being in stores and attending events as needed Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or other content creation/editing tools is a plus. What You'll Gain This isn't an internship where you'll spend your day watching from the sidelines. You'll get hands‑on experience across multiple areas of marketing while working on real campaigns for an established Southern California brand. You'll gain experience in: Social media strategy and content creation Short‑form video and brand storytelling Email and SMS marketing Community marketing and events Product and campaign launches Influencer and partnership outreach Marketing analytics and reporting Retail and lifestyle marketing About Mother's Market & Kitchen Mother's Market & Kitchen has been serving Southern California communities since 1978 with a commitment to organic food, wellness, and better living. Today, Mother's continues to evolve the natural grocery experience through thoughtfully curated products, fresh organic food, community, and a belief that feeling good starts with what you do every day. If you're creative, curious, chronically online in the best way, and excited to learn how a modern lifestyle and wellness brand comes to life - we'd love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr