Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy Intern (The Nest, Pack Intern, Summer 2026)
SUMMER 2026
**This internship is hosted by The Nest and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS).
Students are highly encouraged to visit the Nevada Career Studio during our drop-in hours or use our Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review service BEFORE applying for these positions. Resumes and cover letters that do not meet NCS expectations will not be included in applicant packages to employers.
About The Nest:
The Nest is a sustainability‑driven vintage boutique and creative community hub founded in Reno in 2009. What began as a small shop built on a love of craftsmanship, history, and reuse has grown into a space where people come not just to shop, but to discover stories, creativity, and community.
Alongside the physical shop, The Nest continues to grow its online presence through social media, storytelling, and creative marketing. Interns have the opportunity to work directly with the owner and contribute ideas in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
Internship Description:
This internship offers hands‑on experience in digital marketing, social media strategy, and audience growth within a real small business environment. The intern will help test ideas, experiment with content, and explore ways to grow The Nest’s online presence while translating engagement into sales.
Students who enjoy creativity, storytelling, and experimenting with new marketing ideas will thrive in this role.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Complete 360 hours of work as an intern (32-40 hours per week, 9 weeks minimum)
- Design and execute Instagram and TikTok content strategies
- Create short‑form video content and evaluate engagement performance
- Develop and test social media campaigns and promotions
- Assist with product photography and storytelling for social media and online listings
- Analyze social media performance metrics and audience trends
- Participate in brainstorming sessions focused on audience growth and brand storytelling
Goals and Expectations of the Intern:
These internships offer hands-on experience working inside a small, entrepreneurial business environment. Interns will collaborate directly with the owner on real projects involving digital marketing, e‑commerce, analytics, and startup development. Students are encouraged to bring curiosity, ideas, and a willingness to experiment while developing practical skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno after the Spring ‘26 semester
- Spring ‘26 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program
- Student must be enrolled in a major or minor program in the following colleges:
- Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR)
- Business
- Engineering
- Science
- Public Health/Orvis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, and sustainability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with photography, content creation, or social media marketing
- Eye for design, styling, or visual storytelling
- Customer service or retail experience
- Passion for vintage, upcycled, or sustainable goods
- Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
Desired Schedule for Intern:
32–40 hours per week during business hours. Intern must complete 360 total hours. during shop hours, typically between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 360 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.