Marketing & Social Media Intern

Marketing & Social Media InternCraft & Willow | Rhode Island

Season: Winter/Spring 2027 Potential Summer Opportunity:Paid, ongoing marketing position Position Type:Part-time Internship | Flexible Schedule

About Craft & Willow

Craft & Willow is a boutique culinary and events company specializing in seasonal, vegetable-forward cuisine, private dining, weddings, and thoughtfully curated culinary experiences.

From intimate dinner parties and weddings to creative pop-ups, collaborative events, and specialty food projects, we are building a brand centered around food, design, community, and hospitality.

We are looking for a creative, motivated Marketing & Social Media Intern to help bring the Craft & Willow brand to life across digital platforms and in-person experiences.

This is an opportunity for someone who loves storytelling, has a strong visual eye, understands social media culture, and wants hands-on experience growing a creative hospitality brand.

The Opportunity

You'll work directly with the owner to develop and execute marketing ideas, create engaging content, promote events, and help build an online community around Craft & Willow.

We want someone who brings fresh ideas, isn't afraid to experiment, and understands how to make a brand feel exciting, recognizable, and relevant.

This is not just a posting internship. You'll have the opportunity to participate in real marketing campaigns, creative direction, event promotion, brand development, and content production.

Responsibilities

Social Media & Content Creation- Assist with managing Craft & Willow's Instagram and other social media platforms.- Create and edit Instagram Reels, Stories, and posts.- Photograph and capture video of food, events, behind-the-scenes kitchen moments, and brand experiences.- Develop creative content ideas that align with our visual identity and brand voice.- Help maintain a consistent and engaging social media presence.- Identify relevant trends, sounds, and creative opportunities.

Marketing & Brand Development- Assist with developing monthly content calendars.- Help promote upcoming dinners, pop-ups, workshops, and special events.- Create marketing materials, flyers, and digital graphics using Canva.- Assist with email newsletters, event announcements, and promotional campaigns.- Research creative collaborations, local partnerships, and marketing opportunities.- Help grow brand awareness and audience engagement.

Events & Creative Projects- Capture content during select events and dinners.- Assist with event marketing and promotional campaigns.- Help brainstorm creative event concepts and collaborations.- Participate in creative brainstorming and brand development.- Help document the Craft & Willow experience from preparation through execution.

What We're Looking For

- A student studying marketing, communications, social media, graphic design, photography, or a related field.- Someone who genuinely enjoys social media and understands Instagram.- Strong visual instincts and an eye for photography, styling, and design.- Comfortable creating short-form video and editing Reels.- Familiarity with Canva and social media platforms.- Creative, organized, proactive, and willing to bring new ideas to the table.- Someone who enjoys food, design, lifestyle, fashion, and hospitality.- Able to work independently and meet deadlines.- Photography or video editing experience is a plus.

What You'll Gain

- Hands-on experience marketing and growing a boutique hospitality brand.- Direct collaboration with the business owner.- Experience developing and executing real marketing campaigns.- Portfolio-building opportunities in photography, video, branding, and content creation.- Exposure to event production, hospitality, food styling, and creative direction.- The opportunity to see how a small creative business operates and grows.

Growth Opportunity

We are looking for someone who could potentially grow into a larger role with Craft & Willow.

Successful interns may be considered for a paid, ongoing marketing and social media position during the summer and beyond, taking on greater responsibility for content creation, marketing campaigns, event promotion, and brand development.

Schedule & Compensation

- Part-time during the winter and spring.- Flexible scheduling around academic commitments.- Some availability for select events, dinners, and content shoots.- Compensation and internship structure to be discussed.- Potential for paid summer employment and continued growth within the company.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief introduction telling us:- What interests you about marketing, social media, and creative branding?- Which social media accounts or brands inspire you?- What experience do you have creating content, photography, video, or graphics?- Why would you like to be part of Craft & Willow?

If you have a portfolio, Instagram account, or examples of content you've created, we'd love to see them!