Growth & Brand Activation Intern

Company: Cactus Corn Location: Phoenix Metro Area, Arizona Hours: 15–20 hours per week Compensation: $18/hour + Performance Bonuses This Is Not a Typical Marketing Internship. This is live events. Packed stadiums. Campus activations. Content that actually moves numbers. Cactus Corn is building an iconic Arizona snack brand. We partner with major sports teams, pop up at the biggest events in the state, and are expanding rapidly across retail and direct-to-consumer channels. We are looking for a Growth & Brand Activation Intern who wants real ownership, measurable impact, and hands-on startup experience. If you want to help grow a brand that people recognize across Arizona, keep reading. What You’ll Do: Social Media Growth & Content (60%) Develop and execute a weekly content calendar for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Shoot and edit short-form video (Reels, TikTok, Stories, LIVE) Capture event content and turn it into engaging posts Launch and manage UGC campaigns Track engagement, follower growth, and performance metrics Deliver biweekly analytics reports Stay ahead of platform trends and test new ideas This role is about growth, engagement, and lead generation — not vanity metrics. Event Marketing & Brand Ambassadorship (40%) Represent Cactus Corn at 5-7 local events per month Engage directly with customers at stadiums, festivals, and campus activations Generate qualified email leads per event Create real-time content from live activations Collect customer feedback and document insights You will be the face of the brand at events. Partnership & Influencer Outreach Identify micro-influencers and campus ambassadors Develop local brand collaborations Help expand our reach across Arizona Compensation & Bonus structure $18/hour base pay

• 500 quarterly bonus for exceeding 15%+ follower growth KPIs
• 200 bonus per event for generating 50+ qualified leads

If you grow the brand, you increase your earnings. Why This Role Stands Out Direct mentorship from founder and marketing agency Ownership of real campaigns Startup-level responsibility Portfolio-building experience Exposure to professional sports partnerships Free popcorn This is a launchpad for a career in marketing, branding, or entrepreneurship. Ideal Candidate Junior or Senior pursuing Marketing, Communications, or related field Experience managing social media for a club, small business, or personal brand Comfortable on camera and engaging with live audiences Familiar with Instagram, TikTok, and analytics tools Creative, proactive, and growth-minded Available for nights and weekends for events Bonus if you have grown a page past 1,000 followers or worked live events. What Success Looks Like Consistent follower growth Increased engagement rates Strong email lead capture at events Repeatable content formats that perform Strong relationships with local influencers How to Apply Submit: Resume A short paragraph or cover letter is great but not necessary We are building something iconic in Arizona. If you want to help grow it, apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cactus Corn