The Role
Supports marketing and brand growth through social media content creation, event coordination, community engagement, product demonstrations, and digital graphic design. The intern will schedule social posts, assist with farmers markets and pop-ups, prepare marketing materials, coordinate with retailers, monitor engagement, and contribute creative ideas for brand visibility. The role provides hands-on experience in marketing strategy, brand development, digital communication, and event planning.
Summary Generated by Built In
Marketing & Brand Experience Internship
Organization: Hess Street Foods
Location: San Antonio, Tx (Geekdom Offices)
Duration: Summer 2027, Possibility of Continuation through Fall 2027 | 10 weeks |
Compensation: Paid through Students + Startups
About the Organization:
Hess Street Foods is a food brand dedicated to preserving authentic traditions and flavors
through clean, modern products that fit today’s busy lifestyles. Our mission is to help people stay
connected to their roots and to one another through food.
Position Overview:
The Marketing & Brand Experience Intern will support the brand’s growth by assisting with
social media content creation, event coordination, and community engagement. This role offers
hands-on experience in marketing strategy, creative design, and brand communication, ideal for
students interested in food marketing, brand management, or cultural storytelling.
Responsibilities:
•Develop and schedule content for social media platforms, including captions, stories,
and short videos aligned with the brand’s tone and mission.
•Assist in the coordination and promotion of brand awareness events and activities,
such as farmers markets, pop-ups, and product demonstrations.
•Design marketing materials and digital graphics for campaigns and social media using
Canva, Adobe, or similar tools.
•Support the planning and organization of product demos, including communication
with retailers and preparation of marketing assets.
•Monitor and report on social media engagement and community feedback.
•Contribute creative ideas to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility.
Qualifications:
•Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic
Design, Business, or a related field.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Basic experience with social media platforms and design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe
Creative Suite).
•Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
•Interest in food, culture, and brand storytelling is preferred.
Learning Outcomes:
•Gain hands-on experience in marketing and brand development.
•Learn how to plan and execute brand awareness events.
•Build a professional portfolio of creative and strategic marketing work.
•Develop practical skills in digital marketing, communication, and event coordination.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic experience with social media platforms and design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Interest in food, culture, and brand storytelling
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The Company
What We Do
Students + Startups is a San Antonio-based nonprofit 10-week summer internship program. It connects students and recent graduates with innovative startups, small businesses, and mission-driven nonprofits, matching participants’ interests and abilities with career-advancing roles. The program supports interns through mentorship, professional development, networking, and community engagement while helping local organizations access vetted emerging talent in San Antonio’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
