About the role#
The Student CMO internship is a 10-week program where you manage marketing for your local Shake Smart location. You will gain experience in brand strategy, content creation, and campus outreach. This role requires at least 10 hours of work per week around your class schedule.
What you'll do#
- Create social media photos and videos to drive brand awareness and foot traffic.
- Plan and execute on-campus events and promotions.
- Complete a weekly curriculum covering topics like Instagram strategy and print design.
- Identify a growth opportunity on your campus and pitch a solution as a capstone project.
- Meet weekly with corporate leadership and collaborate with your local general manager.
- Build a portfolio of marketing work.
What you'll need#
- You must be a currently enrolled student.
- You must be able to work at a corporate Shake Smart location.
- Majors in Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration are preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid role.
- The internship is paid.
- You receive 50% off Shake Smart menu items.
- This position follows a rolling term.
About Shake Smart
Shake Smart is a food and beverage company founded in 2011. It provides high-protein, customizable food and drink options for people with busy schedules. The company operates more than 45 locations, primarily on university campuses. It is currently expanding into hospitals, airports, and military installations. The business is based in San Diego, California, and employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
How to get in at Shake Smart
Securing an internship at Shake Smart requires staying ahead of the competition, as roles are often filled quickly. Because early applicants are reviewed before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable, Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere. This ensures you can submit your materials among the first candidates. Networking is also a critical component of the process at Shake Smart. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles, which allows you to reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral. This direct approach often improves your response rates compared to submitting an application through a general portal.
