Growth & Brand Activation Intern

Job Description

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 Devel