Growth & Brand Activation Intern

101 n 55st phoenix, AZ 85034 • Marketing • Sales • Social Media • Internship

Salary Range:  $18 - $18 hour

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 & Performance Bonuses$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.


 
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