Marketing Associate Intern (Happy Mushroom Co., Pack Intern, Spring 2026)
**This internship is hosted by Happy Mushroom Co. and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS).
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About Happy Mushroom Co.:
Happy Mushroom Co. (HMC) was founded on the belief that mushrooms create connection, that a connected world is a conscious world, and that a conscious world is naturally inclined to create positive change for both humanity and our planet. Our mission is simple, to inspire a lifestyle that is rooted in connection, health, and sustainability. We achieve this mission by carefully curating our brand, products, and team to embody and represent these core values. Through intentional branding, ethical sourcing, and development of state-of-the-art mushroom products, we hope to leave our customers with a sense of connection and inspiration that they can then translate into their lives in meaningful ways – truly providing products that customers can feel. As a proud partner of 1% of the Planet we are committed to supporting environmental initiatives across the globe, and our ethos of sustainability can be found throughout our entire operation. Let’s connect!
Internship Description:
The Marketing Associate Intern will assist the CEO in implementing and executing a marketing strategy for Happy Mushroom Co. for spring 2026. This will include social media management and content creation, newsletter and blog post creation, and Shopify website evaluation and updating. As part of the social media and management, the intern will analyze the effectiveness of different marketing and advertisement through an evaluation structure, with the goal of identifying best marketing practices. The overarching goal of the program is to expand and refine our current marketing sector in a way that increases company sales and effectively conveys company values and brand ethos.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Complete 120 hours of work as an intern (8-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total)
- Manage HMC social media channels (IG, FB, TikTok) - research and create brand-aligned content based on themes and schedule provided by Supervisor.
- Create and send out bi-monthly newsletters based on structure and themes provided, including monthly promotions.
- Research, write, and send out bi-monthly blog posts based on themes provided.
- Monthly evaluation of website and implementation of any updates that are approved by the Director.
- Monthly analytics report of previous months social media strategies that will be used to guide future content.
- End of term evaluation and report on overall marketing strategy.
- Weekly meetings with supervisor to check in, overview projects, and get feedback and/or approval of content.
Goals and Expectations of the Intern:
- To create content that is in alignment with the HMC brand, values, and mission.
- To create content that leads to increased conversion in sales.
- To create content that leads to increased brand awareness.
- To implement valuable analytical tools and provide evaluation of marketing techniques.
- To add value to HMC marketing strategy by identifying areas of improvement through a creative lens.
- To be largely self-directed based on the structure and feedback provided by supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Spring ‘26 semester
- Fall ‘25 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program
- Coursework in marketing or related area of study
- Ability to think creatively about the development of content that captures the ethos of HMC.
- Familiarity and ability to use or learn Canva, videography/photography equipment/editing apps, Kaviyo Email Marketing, and social media channels (IG, FB, TikTok).
- Capacity for researching and writing cohesive and creative copy surrounding mushrooms and our products.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to follow guidance, instructions, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to think critically and outside of the box in ways that can create value for HMC, even beyond the direct guidance of the director.
Desired Schedule for Intern:
Applicants must be available to meet with Supervisor at least once per week either in person or remote. The majority of this position will be flexible, remote work as long as the intern meets weekly goals.
Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 120 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.