Marketing & Community Engagement Internship

Job Description

Marketing & Community Engagement Internship | Gala Circle

The Tone:
This is an unpaid internship at Gala Circle, located remotely. Gala Circle is an evolving 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 include ecological operation integration, marketing & customer operations, payment & compliance, and customized technology development. This internship offers a motivated individual the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in market expansion, customer engagement, and digital marketing within this evolving North American enterprise landscape. You will play a crucial role in establishing and nurturing our presence within the local food & beverage industry, contributing directly to our growth objectives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Flexible (10-15 hours/week)
• Location: Remote
• Mission: Establish and nurture Gala Circle’s presence within the local food & beverage industry through market expansion, customer engagement, and digital marketing.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Field Promotion & Lead Generation: Conduct in-person visits to local Chinese restaurants for direct promotion of the ARA platform, introducing its benefits and acquiring owner WeChat contacts for lead prospecting.
• Community Building & Management: Establish and maintain local food & beverage industry WeChat groups, onboarding merchants, managing content distribution, and providing basic inquiry responses to meet city goals.
• Group Engagement & Feedback: Execute engaging activities within community groups like Q&A sessions and promotions, collect restaurant needs and feedback, and monitor group health for activity and conversions.
• Content Creation & Distribution: Shoot short videos showcasing local store explorations, industry observations, and training content, collaborating on graphic materials for community groups.
• Reporting & Content Repository: Compile daily and weekly reports on key metrics such as visit numbers and group membership, and assist in building a localized content repository for brand exposure.

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