Operations & Marketing Intern

Job Title: Operations & Marketing Intern (Spring / Summer 2027)
Company: Hoopla Boise
Location: 5177 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, ID 83714 (In-Person / Hybrid)
Compensation: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 10 – 20 hours per week (Flexible around university course schedules)
Target Class Standing: Junior or Senior preferred

About Hoopla Boise:
Hoopla is a fast-growing, aesthetics-driven promotional merchandise and custom apparel agency based in Garden City, Idaho. We partner with top regional and national brands to elevate their identity through curated merchandise, executive gifting suites, and branded apparel. We love hiring Boise State students and have a strong history of converting high-performing interns into full-time salaried team members upon graduation.

Role Summary:
We are seeking an energetic, punctual, and innovative intern looking for hands-on, real-world agency experience. This role bridges physical warehouse logistics and digital marketing, giving you direct visibility into how a modern creative agency operates. You will work closely with our leadership and operations team on order fulfillment, quality control, showroom organization, digital brand content, and leveraging modern AI productivity tools.

Key Responsibilities:
• Order Fulfillment & Logistics: Assist in receiving inbound apparel and merchandise, verifying shipments against purchase orders, and packaging client orders to our "Gold Standard" presentation.
• Studio & Warehouse Operations: Support production prep, inventory staging, and showroom organization to keep our facility tour-ready.
• Brand Marketing & Social Media: Create, edit, and schedule engaging content across company social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn) showcasing client unboxings, custom products, and behind-the-scenes culture.
• AI & Workflow Support: Assist in utilizing generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva AI, and NotebookLM) for content drafting, vendor research, and internal documentation.
• Quality Control & Kitting: Inspect finished decorated items for accuracy, assemble client new-hire and PR swag gift sets, and organize physical samples.
• Team Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with account managers and operational leads on daily priority projects and creative assignments.

Qualifications & Student Skill Sets:
• Currently enrolled Boise State University student (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
• Preferred Majors: Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain/Operations, Communications, or Business Technology.
• Punctual, dependable, and a proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with a hybrid mix of desk work (Canva, Google Workspace, social media scheduling, generative AI tools) and active physical tasks (ability to lift up to 30–40 lbs and move merchandise boxes).
• Reliable transportation to our Garden City studio.

Career Path:
This internship offers longevity and hands-on skill development, with the opportunity for high-performing graduates to transition into a full-time salaried role at Hoopla.