Growth & Brand Activation Intern

Cactus Corn has quickly become the  go to  Concessionaire for Arizona's biggest and best Event and Venues. We serve our delectable treats at sporting events, concertsand premier events across the valley.  Creating smiles with Craft snacks  We believe in providing the freedom to have fun while getting the job done in a highly productive manner while doing right by the client, associate and the company.

A couple quick traits that our team members identify with:

• Winners Mentality
• Keep it simple
• Grit and Determination
• Punctuality

Your mission will be to put smiles on the faces of attendees

Flexibility:

Our scheduling is flexible and we will work with your availability. We have multiple evening and weekend shifts available all year long.

Fun:

Get paid to have fun, laugh and put on a show while getting things done in a highly productive manner.

Opportunity for Growth:

Be part of a talented team that wants everyone to grow and succeed personally and professionally. We strive to help our people any way we can. We want to incubate your growth!

Get Paid:

Make top of the market pay on a weekly basis as well as the ability to earn tips each shift!

As an Event Associate you will be responsible for making sure events run smoothly, providing quality craft snacks to fuel smiles, and making sure everyone has a smile on their face. You will be handling the order taking, production and delivery of the craft snacks and beverages. There will be other opportunities for growth; whether it be into a Stand Lead/Manager, production or warehouse coordinator, Operations or brand Ambassador.

• Smile
• Have Fun
• Make quality products
• Be efficient
• Hustle

• Those that aren't highly motivated to make people smile and do a great job.
• Those who aren't willing to learn and adapt.
• Those who don't give it their all.

• Motivated individuals
• Knows how to make things happen on the fly
• Is resourceful
• Wants to have fun, make money and put smiles on peoples faces.

• Get paid to have fun!
• Be in a fun energetic atmosphere
• Flexible hours
• Meet fun and interesting people
• Attend fun and exciting events around the valley

Brand quality is the foundation of our expansion and long term growth. Being the face of the company means you create the client experience.

Hours:

15-20 hours per week

Compensation: $18/hour + Performance Bonuses

What You’ll Do:

Social Media Growth & Content (60%)

Develop and execute a weekly content calendar for Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook

Shoot and edit short-form video (Reels, Tik Tok, 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

Create real-time content from live activations

Collect customer feedback and document insights

You will be the face of the brand at events.

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, Tik Tok, 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

Increased engagement rates

Strong email lead capture at events

Repeatable content formats that perform

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