Digital Marketing & Social Media Intern

About the Role

• Position Type: Part-time Internship
• Schedule: Approximately 8–10 hours per week
• Duration: Approximately 12–15 weeks
• Compensation: Unpaid educational internship; potential college credit subject to university approval
• Location: Scottsdale / Greater Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

About Desert Candle Works

Desert Candle Works is a small, growing Arizona-based candle and home fragrance business. We are passionate about creating quality products and building a brand that customers love. We offer a unique opportunity for students to explore digital marketing in a real-world environment, experiment with their own ideas, and see firsthand how marketing decisions influence a growing brand.

About the Internship

This is a student-centered educational internship, designed for individuals interested in learning digital marketing and social media strategy. You will have the freedom to research strategies, explore different platforms, develop creative ideas, and experiment with marketing techniques using Desert Candle Works as a real-world learning environment.

What You'll Have the Opportunity to Learn

• Social Media Marketing: Explore strategies for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Pinterest.
• Content Creation: Develop skills in product photography, short-form video, storytelling, and copywriting.
• Digital Marketing Strategy: Research target audiences, competitors, branding, and customer engagement.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Learn how businesses improve their visibility in search results.
• Email Marketing: Explore campaign planning, email design, and customer engagement.
• Marketing Analytics: Learn to measure engagement, website traffic, conversions, and campaign performance.

What We Offer

• A structured, 12-week digital marketing learning curriculum.
• Real-world exposure to a growing small business.
• Freedom to pursue creative ideas and areas of personal interest.
• Educational resources, including instructional videos and practical exercises.
• Regular check-ins, guidance, and feedback from business ownership.
• Flexible scheduling around academic commitments.
• Opportunities to develop professional portfolio projects.
• Potential academic credit through ASU or another college, subject to departmental approval.

Qualifications

• Interest in marketing, social media, digital media, or entrepreneurship.
• Creative mindset and willingness to research and experiment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable with independent learning.
• Familiarity with social media platforms is helpful but not required.
• Must live in the Greater Phoenix area and be available for occasional in-person collaboration.
• Current college students, particularly those studying Marketing, Communications, Business, or related fields, are encouraged to apply.
• No professional marketing experience is required.

How to Apply

• Submit your résumé.
• Include a brief introduction explaining your interest in digital marketing and what you'd most like to learn during the internship.