Growth & Brand Activation Intern Job at Cactus Corn, Phoenix, AZ

  • Cactus Corn
  • Phoenix, AZ

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

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.

Job Tags

Local area, Night shift, Weekend work

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