marketing internship with opportunity for long-term position

Job Summary Lil T Cup Cafe is seeking a creative, organized, and community-driven Marketing & Community Manager to lead our brand storytelling, product growth, and customer engagement. This role combines marketing strategy, product development, social media content, and event coordination. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community, local culture, and innovation — helping Lil T Cup Cafe grow while staying rooted in our values of ohana, inclusion, and aloha. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Marketing & Growth • Develop and execute marketing campaigns to drive cafe and retail sales. • Manage social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) with consistent, engaging content. • Build and maintain a marketing calendar for promotions, seasonal specials, and events. • Analyze customer and sales data to adjust strategies and grow revenue. • Support ownership with ideas for new collaborations and customer engagement opportunities. Product Development & Sales Support • Collaborate with ownership and chef/bakers to launch new menu items and seasonal specials. • Curate and manage consignment vendor partnerships for the store. • Develop and oversee subscription box offerings, packaging, and promotions. Content Creation • Photograph and capture video of menu items, events, and behind-the-scenes moments. • Create brand-aligned content (graphics, stories, reels, posts, email newsletters). • Ensure all content reflects the cafe’s voice, values, and community-driven mission. Community Engagement & Events • Plan and coordinate in-store and community events (pop-ups, tastings, art/music showcases, vendor markets). • Collaborate with local artisans, musicians, and organizations to strengthen community ties. • Manage event logistics, promotions, and staff coordination. • Represent Lil T Cup Cafe in the community and at local events. ________________________________________ Qualifications • 4+ years in marketing, communications, or community engagement (food & beverage or retail preferred). • Strong storytelling, writing, and visual content creation skills. • Proficiency in social media management tools and basic design platforms (e.g., Canva). • Experience with POS systems, sales analysis, or subscription/e-commerce platforms a plus. • Highly organized, adaptable, and able to balance multiple priorities. • Passion for community building, local culture, and creative collaboration. ________________________________________

You’re the best and you want to join a team that appreciates you, where you can create your own opportunities. Who We Are We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is what it’s like to be a part of a team like this. How much you feel appreciated when you don’t cut corners. How much we inspire ongoing training and education. How it feels to have customers rave about you and demand that you’re the only technician that works in their home. How much you can earn when you truly are the best. People often come to us looking for a job. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow, and opportunities to excel. Requirements The Big Task You will help us grow the business by building brand awareness and generating customer calls by working directly with the Marketing Manager and Owner. Key Sub Tasks Become a market expert, know the customer needs, and build brand strategies that communicate a compelling message to drive our vision. Uncover new market opportunities, media channels, products, and partnerships. Develop annual marketing plan and production calendar to build a quality sales pipeline. Create marketing materials. Create social media content including videos, photos, graphics, and compelling captions. Seek out media coverage, work with company spokespeople to prepare them for interviews and public appearances. Work with agency partners to coordinate monthly marketing tasks. Ensure all marketing activities feel local and personal. Coordinate budget, track results, including ROI, and refine accordingly. Coordinate with community members about sponsorship opportunities to support the local community. Desired Skills & Abilities Outstanding communication; able to articulate ideas clearly and enthusiastically. Must be hungry, humble, smart, and coachable. Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels. Engaging personality that blends well with a fast-paced, goal-driven environment. Highly motivated, flexible, and a great attitude on life. If you can achieve the above and you find it fun and challenging - you have just the right amount. Must be able to navigate Canva, Adobe, and Microsoft products. Must have an understanding of a wide range of marketing tactics such as digital, print, tv, radio, etc. Bachelor's degree in related field required. 2 or more years of experience. Benefits Why Choose Us Competitive pay $18-22 per hour. Medical Insurance – We pay 100% for the employee including health, dental, & vision insurance. Family can be added at employee expense. Insurance available after thirty (30) days. Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, & AD&D included at no cost. Work Life Balance – Thirteen (13) days of Paid Time Off. 401k Plan – 3% match at 100% and additional 2% is matched at 50%. Eligible after six (6) consecutive months of employment. Latest Technology – Laptop and access to integrated software. Paid Training – Nexstar, Praxis, and Lennox U. If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job – make this career move and find exactly what you’re looking for. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company. If this sounds like you, apply today and join the team! Equal Opportunity Employer

Under the general direction of the VP/Director of Marketing, the Business Development Officer serves as a visible ambassador of the Credit Union, responsible for cultivating relationships with members, community partners, and local organizations. This role leads community engagement efforts, represents the Credit Union in media and public events, and promotes products and services through strategic outreach. With a focus on growing membership and deepening financial relationships, the Officer plays a key role in advancing the Credit Union’s mission and presence in the community. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field; or 3-4 years of experience in a business development, outreach, communications, public relations, or relationship management role. Experience within a financial institution is preferred but not required.

The Common Market Great Lakes, a mission-driven distributor of local foods to the Great Lakes area, seeks a local, part-time Photographer. Our mission is to strengthen regional farms while making the local bounty accessible to communities and the schools, universities, hospitals, restaurants, and retailers that serve them. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, results-driven and passionate about photography and sustainable food, in addition to having the professionalism and experience to succeed in a demanding role that is critical to the success of the organization. This position requires an extremely organized individual who is able to work independently with a sense of urgency and great attention to detail – someone who is flexible, collaborative, and possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Please no phone or email inquiries. Main Responsibilities Execute farm photo shoots across the Great Lakes region and editing within decided timeline on an as-needed basis Capture brief video interview with farmer subjects and b-roll on-farm as needed Follow up directly with farmers to schedule photo shoots in a timely manner Staff headshots and other requested on-site shoots at our Chicago warehouse on an as-needed basis Assist in developing media content for a variety of marketing uses Works closely with the Marketing Director to identify photography and media needs Ensures proactive approach to maintain positive farmers relations through ongoing communication, defining needs/expectations and working collaboratively with Common Market staff to find solutions to farmer’ needs Communicates regularly with staff as farmer scheduling issues arise Regularly evaluates and makes suggestions about how to improve/adapt to ensure a better marketing experience for customers Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Must be able to travel to multiple locations for farmer photoshoots (Max 3.5 hours away) Must be willing to work a varied seasonal schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and long days Strong preference for someone with experience working within communities of color Strong computer skills are required including familiarity with Windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook) Familiar with photo editing software, video editing software is a plus Professional design experience including the use of Adobe Creative Suite Experience with staging photoshoots and lighting Excellent creative portfolio Strong communications skills Baseline Requirements Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle Benefits Compensation $25/hour plus mileage and expense reimbursements Flexible Schedule

We are currently hiring for a delivery specialist / Merchandiser position in the Outer Banks. The position would be for delivering, Marketing and merchandising the Outer Banks Visitor Guides, Go Guide Coupon Books Outer Banks Bridal Magazine and Outer Banks Coastal Life Magazine. Position is a Part time Year round position. up to Full time Hours May - Mid October. Part time hours October through March Must have an excellent driving record, be able to work in the outdoor elements, communicate with current and potential customers, ability to lift 50 lbs. and able to drive a company cargo van. Have previous experience with Merchandising and Distribution. Forklift experience is a plus. Must also have the understanding to use electronic tablet for logging data and numbers. Phone Interviews will be held as qualified applications are received. If Qualified. In person interviews will be scheduled.

OUAI means “yes” in that casual, Parisian way. We’re here to give you the confidence to win life YOUR OUAI. Our Hair, Body, and Fragrance products were created for effortless routines and nourishment from head to toe. Founder Jen Atkin’s simple philosophy – “Life is hard. Looking good should be easy.” We don’t use sulfates or parabens—just the good stuff, just for you. Oh yeah and btw, we smell as good as we look. Our product categories, ranging from hair care and body care to fragrances, supplements, and merch, reflect this commitment to easy, effective, and enjoyable self-care. Join us on this journey where 'OUAI' is not just a word; it's a lifestyle."  What’s it like to work here?  Our culture is driven by our brand ethos (fun, purposeful and approachable) and our 5 Culture Codes. (1.) We Aren’t Afraid to Go First. (2.) We Don’t Compete, We Collaborate. (3.) We Ask Questions to Find the Best Answers. (4.) We Keep It Real In a OUAI That Feels Kind. (5.) We Go All The OUAI With Work and Play. Our flexible trust-based culture is rooted in respect, empathy and compassion and is driven by employees who love doing great work and care deeply about the brand and each other.  OUAI does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. About the role:  OUAI is looking for a Junior Video Editor to join our growing creative team. This role is ideal for a detail-obsessed visual storyteller who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for beauty, culture, and digital-first content. You’ll be responsible for editing high-performing short-form videos optimized for paid social platforms helping to bring OUAI's brand ethos, “Wherever you go, go all the OUAI” to life. Requirements What you’ll do:  Edit and deliver short-form video content (6–30s) for paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube Shorts & CTV. Optimize videos for performance (tight hooks, strong pacing, attention-grabbing copy treatments). Cut footage from product shoots, user-generated content (UGC), and motion graphic assets. Collaborate with Creative, Growth Marketing, and Organic Social teams to translate briefs into scroll-stopping video. Implement performance learnings into edits (A/B testing hooks, CTAs, aspect ratios, etc.) Maintain OUAI’s brand tone across visuals, pacing, and text overlays. Organize and manage video assets and maintain clean project files. Support the team on all video assets, not limited to, ecommerce/landing pages, organic social, education, assets for retailers, events and longer form edits as needed.  What you'll bring:  1–2 years of video editing experience (internships or freelance welcome!). Portfolio or reel with examples of short-form work, ideally for social or beauty/fashion/lifestyle brands. Strong proficiency in: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Figma, Frame.io Bonus: CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Canto Understanding of aspect ratios, export settings, and compression for paid social ad formats. Passion for social media trends, pop culture, and what makes people stop scrolling Eye for pacing, music, type, and movement—especially in a mobile-first viewing experience. Ability to take feedback, pivot quickly, and juggle multiple edits at once Benefits Hourly Base Salary Range is $25.00-27.00 (based on experience) + potential for yearly bonus Medical + Dental + Vision Unlimited PTO 25+ Paid Holidays Matching 401k program Quarterly OUAI Product Stipend + Employee Discounts Flex Fridays Employee HSA and FSA Charity matching and education reimbursement Hybrid work reimbursement Move Your OUAI (Exercise Reimbursement) Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. OUAI does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency except in some areas that in OUAI’s sole discretion require highly specialized backgrounds.