Marketing Intern

About Vital Lyfe

At Vital Lyfe, we are on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative, portable desalination systems. We are building breakthrough hardware designed to give individuals and communities autonomy over water access.

Mission

Join Vital Lyfe as a Marketing Intern and play a hands on role in bringing our brand to life. You'll support event coordination, help create and manage content across our social media channels, and engage with our growing community, all while developing real-world marketing skills in a fast-moving startup environment.

What You'll Do

Events Coordination
• Support the planning and execution of brand events, trade shows, demos, and activations
• Help manage logistics including vendor coordination, materials, timelines, and on-site support
• Assist in post-event reporting, follow-up communications, and performance tracking

Content Creation & Direction
• Assist in developing compelling content across formats including graphics, short-form video, copy, and photography
• Contribute ideas for campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling initiatives
• Help maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across all content

Social Media Management
• Manage day-to-day posting and scheduling across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other platforms
• Write engaging captions and copy tailored to each channel and audience
• Monitor performance metrics and provide regular reporting on growth, reach, and engagement

Community Management
• Monitor comments, DMs, and mentions across social channels and respond in a timely, on-brand manner
• Identify and engage with brand advocates, partners, and influencers
• Help build and nurture an active, loyal online community around the Vital Lyfe brand

What We're Looking For
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills with a good eye for copy and storytelling
• Familiarity with social media platforms and current content trends
• Basic experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe, or similar) is a plus
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Genuine interest in water, sustainability, hard tech hardware is a bonus

What You'll Gain
• Real ownership of projects in a fast-growing startup environment
• Mentorship from an experienced team
• Hands-on experience across events, content, and social media marketing
• Exposure to a brand with global ambitions and a mission that matters

Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)

Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.