Marketing Intern (Student Ambassador)
Company Overview Empowerly is a fast-growing ed-tech company on a mission to empower students to become the most successful version of themselves. Our platform combines expert college counseling with proprietary tools like the Empowerly Score™, offering families a 360° view of their child's college readiness — across academics, essays, and extracurriculars. We've raised over $30 million from top-tier investors including Conductive Ventures, Goodwater Capital, FJ Labs, Scrum Ventures, Translink Capital, Azure Capital Partners, and Spero Ventures. Job Title Marketing Intern (Student Ambassador) Remote Location Remote - US (San Francisco, CA area preferred) Job Overview We're looking for high-performing current high school students, college students, or recent college graduates who have been part of the Empowerly community to join us as Marketing Interns (Student Ambassadors). This is a unique opportunity to build real-world marketing and business experience while working directly with a fast-growing startup and helping other students and families discover opportunities that shaped your own journey. Job Responsibilities Drive Referrals: Share Empowerly with peers, families, and your personal network to generate new student leads Content Creation: Create authentic content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram showcasing your Empowerly experience Community Engagement: Represent Empowerly in school or alumni communities, group chats, and virtual/in-person events Feedback Loop: Share valuable insights on what students and families care about to help improve our services Campaign Support: Assist with marketing initiatives, webinars, and outreach campaigns to drive brand awareness Social Media Management: Help maintain and grow our social media presence across various platforms Student Outreach: Connect with prospective students and families to answer questions about the Empowerly program Requirements Current high school student, college student, or recent graduate (within 1 year) Past or current Empowerly student (must have experience with the Empowerly program) Strong communicator with natural ability to influence and persuade peers Active participant in school, campus, or online communities Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive approach to tasks Reliable and committed to deliverables and deadlines Must have access to smartphone and social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) Interest in marketing, business, or startup environment Preferred Qualifications Hold leadership roles in clubs, organizations, or student government Enjoy creating content or storytelling (video, graphics, or written) Previous experience with social media marketing or influencer work Demonstrated network within school or college communities Familiarity with college admissions processes and guidance Benefits Flexible Hours: Work schedule that fits your academic commitments Hands-On Experience: Gain real-world marketing, growth, and community building experience Performance Incentives: Earn additional compensation through referral-based bonuses Career Development: Build your resume for college applications, future internships, and early career roles Startup Exposure: Work directly with a rapidly growing edtech startup team Professional Network: Connect with industry professionals and fellow ambitious students Compensation $20.00 per hour This is a part-time, remote position with flexible scheduling. Note on Hiring Process We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. How to Apply