Marketing & Community Engagement Internship

Job Description

Job Title: Unpaid Marketing & Community Engagement Internship

Location: Remote

Duration: 3 months

Work Schedule: Flexible (10-15 hours/week)

About Gala Circle

Gala Circle is a dynamic service provider dedicated to offering integrated, cutting-edge technology solutions for North American enterprises. We empower businesses across diverse industries, including catering and retail, to achieve significant growth, improve efficiency, and foster innovation.

Our core services are structured into four key segments:

• Ecological Operation Integration: Focusing on alliance ecosystem restructuring and cost optimization through centralized procurement.
• Marketing & Customer Operations: Delivering comprehensive omnichannel social marketing, private domain establishment, and robust membership system services.
• Payment & Compliance: Providing tailored payment solutions for the North American market, encompassing all major payment methods, ensuring transaction security, regulatory compliance, and tax support.
• Customized Technology Development: Specializing in the development of CRM/ERP/HRM systems, industry-specific platforms, and seamless SaaS/API integration.

About the Internship

This is an exciting unpaid internship opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in market expansion, customer engagement, and digital marketing within the dynamic North American enterprise landscape. You will play a crucial role in establishing and nurturing our presence within the local food & beverage industry.

Responsibilities

1. Offline Store Visits & Sales Outreach

• Conduct in-person visits to local Chinese restaurants for direct field promotion of the ARA platform.
• Effectively introduce restaurant owners to the ARA platform, highlighting its alliance benefits and product advantages.
• Prospect and build a robust pipeline by acquiring owner WeChat contacts for potential leads.
• Gather valuable industry insights and meticulously document all visit records and feedback.
• Support the initial touchpoints of the sales funnel through direct, engaging interactions.

2. WeChat Group Establishment & Management

• Build and maintain local food & beverage industry WeChat groups, targeting specific city goals (minimum 100 members per group).
• Onboard visited merchants into the groups, actively assisting with group expansion and quality member screening.
• Manage group content distribution, provide basic inquiry responses, and collect restaurant needs and feedback.
• Execute engaging group activities such as Q&A sessions, promotions, events, and themed discussions.
• Monitor group health, aiming for a minimum 20% activity rate, and drive effective inquiries and conversions.

3. Content & Social Media Execution

• Shoot short videos showcasing local store explorations, industry observations, and training content.
• Collaborate with the central marketing/operations team to produce engaging graphic materials, event posters, and group announcements.
• Distribute content within community groups, organize materials efficiently, and create simple yet effective copy.
• Compile daily and weekly reports covering key metrics such as visit numbers, group membership, and customer feedback.
• Assist in building a localized content repository to enhance brand exposure and recognition.

Qualifications

• Current university student or recent graduate; all majors are welcome (Marketing or Business Management preferred).
• Strong communication skills, an outgoing personality, and a genuine willingness to engage with people.
• Demonstrated interest in digital marketing, social media, and B2B marketing strategies.
• A valid driver’s license is a plus; willingness to visit clients in person is preferred.

What We Offer

• 🚀 Hands-on industry experience: Gain invaluable real-world exposure to market expansion, customer engagement, and community building within a technology solutions provider.
• 🏆 Flexible work schedule: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and study commitments with a structure that accommodates 10-15 hours per week.