Consumer Experience; Intern

Description

About Stella & Chewy’s:

Stella & Chewy’s is a leading provider of high-quality, natural pet food made with real ingredients that dogs and cats love. We are passionate about providing pets with the best nutrition, and we're looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic intern to help us get our products into the hands of pet owners through strategic sampling opportunities and to bring fresh ideas and content to our community on social media.

Position Overview:

As a Consumer Experience Intern, you will play a vital role in helping Stella & Chewy’s expand its presence by sampling our premium pet food products at various locations. This internship offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the pet food industry, marketing, and community outreach. You will be responsible for conducting sampling and engagement with pet owners at various events and collecting feedback to help inform and improve our marketing strategies. This intern will take sampling learnings to create an informed recommendation for our future of sampling events and how we can scale to reach other areas of the country. 

In addition to sampling, this position will collaborate with our social media team on posting content around sampling events and supporting identifying new trends to incorporate into content. Intern will also have the opportunity to learn community management.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Sampling Execution: Help coordinate and set up product sampling events, ensuring that the experience aligns with Stella & Chewy’s brand values and marketing objectives.
• Customer Engagement: Interact with pet owners, answer questions about our products, and promote the benefits of Stella & Chewy’s pet food.
• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from consumers to provide insights into product preferences, brand awareness, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Reporting & Analysis: Track and report on the effectiveness of sampling events, providing recommendations for future outreach efforts.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team and assist with logistics, planning, and follow-up communications to ensure successful events.
• Social Media: promote sampling events on social channels and collaborate with social media team on identifying timely trends and gain hands on experience with community management. 

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field 
• Strong passion for animals, particularly dogs and cats, and the value of a premium diet.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse groups of people.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks, such as setting up booths and handling products during sampling events.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and passionate about social trends.
• Previous experience in marketing, event planning, or customer engagement is a bonus.

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical experience in marketing, product sampling, and customer engagement.
• Exposure to the pet food industry and an opportunity to work with a reputable brand.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment with ample opportunities for professional growth.