Internship Opportunity — Marketing & Events at Kawaii Corner
Internship
Virginia Beach, VA, US
About the job
Internship Opportunity — Marketing & Events at Kawaii Corner
Spring 2026 Interns (February–May) to join our Marketing & Events Team at Kawaii Corner. This internship is designed to give you real, hands-on experience.
This internship is designed for students who want real, hands-on experience in marketing, events, and brand growth.
Interns will be directly involved in the planning, promoting, execution, and growth of our events and marketing efforts. You’ll work alongside our core team and gain exposure to how a fast-growing brand actually operates behind the scenes.
What you’ll gain:
Experience in marketing strategy, event planning, and content execution
Exposure to customer outreach, promotions, and community-driven events
The opportunity to contribute to events that attract hundreds of customers
Weekly stipends to support you during the internship
Resume-building experience with measurable outcomes and impact
Who this is for:
Students interested in marketing, communications, branding, events
Able to commit consistently on weekends
Strong communicators who can think creatively and analytically
Love being around people and building real connections
Curious about data, numbers, and what actually works
Time Commitment:
Saturday–Sunday availability required
Guaranteed 20 hours per week
Interns must be present for all event days
We run two large-scale events per month
What you’ll actually be responsible for
Supporting and running in-store and community events alongside our core team
Creating post-event recap memos
Analyzing event performance and customer experience
Bringing content and marketing strategies to improve event experience
Collaborating with the core team on social media campaigns for events
Important note about who we’re looking for:
We are intentionally looking for students who want to grow, learn, and build alongside us.
Our goal with this internship is to:
Teach real-world marketing, events, and branding through experience
Extend our company’s efforts by inviting students into the process
Help college students gain early exposure to how companies operate
We are especially excited to work with freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who want to start gaining experience early. Curiosity, effort, and willingness to learn matter more to us than prior experience.
You’ll see:
How community-driven marketing actually works
How events are engineered
How community becomes a growth engine
Post-event analysis that directly informs the next campaign
You’ll learn how to think like a marketer, operator, and builder inside a business that prioritizes community and intentional retail.
Growth & exposure you can expect
Learn how to evaluate marketing based on outcomes
Build confidence presenting ideas, insights, and recommendations
Develop the habit of turning observations into actionable strategy
This internship is a strong fit for students interested in roles such as:
Customer Relationship Management
Community & Brand Marketing
Event Marketing & Experiential Marketing
Social Media & Content Strategy
Influencer & Partnership Marketing
Customer Experience
Growth Marketing
Brand Operations
Retail Marketing & Merchandising
Entrepreneurship & Business Operations
You’ll gain early exposure to how these roles actually function inside a real business—where customers, community, and content are deeply connected.
How to apply:
To apply, please send us a video introducing yourself and explaining:
Why you think you’d be a great fit for this role?
Why you’re interested in marketing, events, or customer relationships?
How you think about people, community, and metrics?
Please send your video to: support@shopkawaiicorner.com
Job Type: Internship
Pay: $100.00 per week
Work Location: In person