Marketing Programs Intern

Paystand; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Paystand is looking for a Marketing Programs Intern in Santa Cruz, California. The candidate will support corporate events and partner marketing programs, gain hands-on experience in B2B marketing, and develop project management skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating event logistics, assisting with marketing initiatives, and reporting on program performance. Ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates interested in a career in marketing.

Qualifications

• Interest in marketing, business, communications, or event management.
• Comfortable learning new software and tools.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of corporate events.
• Assist with partner marketing initiatives.
• Track project milestones and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support event and program reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Familiarity with AI tools

Education

Current undergraduate student or recent graduate

Job description

Paystand is seeking a highly organized and proactive Marketing Programs Intern to support the execution of strategic marketing initiatives, including corporate events, partner marketing programs, webinars, and cross-functional marketing campaigns.

This role will work closely with the Partner Marketing Manager and gain hands‑on experience supporting large‑scale B2B marketing programs that drive pipeline, customer engagement, and partner relationships.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, and interested in learning how modern B2B marketing teams operate.

What You'll Do

Event & Program Coordination

• Support planning and execution of major corporate events, including SuiteWorld and Community Summit
• Assist with event timelines, project plans, and task tracking
• Coordinate logistics with vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders
• Help manage attendee lists, registrations, travel coordination, and event communications
• Support booth, sponsorship, and on‑site activation planning

Partner Marketing Support

• Assist with partner marketing initiatives and campaigns
• Help coordinate partner communications and promotional activities
• Support tracking of partner‑sponsored programs and deliverables
• Maintain marketing calendars and program documentation

Campaign & Project Management

• Track project milestones and ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate requests between marketing, sales, partnerships, and operations teams
• Prepare status updates and project documentation
• Assist in developing repeatable workflows and templates for future programs

Reporting & Analysis

• Support event and program reporting
• Assist with tracking attendance, engagement, meetings, and program performance
• Help compile post-event recaps and recommendations
• Conduct research on industry events, sponsorship opportunities, and competitive programs

AI & Process Innovation

• Utilize AI tools to improve planning, documentation, research, and workflow efficiency
• Help identify opportunities to automate repetitive marketing coordination tasks
• Contribute to the development of scalable processes and templates

What We're Looking For

• Current undergraduate student or recent graduate
• Interest in marketing, business, communications, event management, or related fields
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable learning new software and tools
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms is a plus

What You'll Learn

• B2B SaaS marketing operations
• Corporate event strategy and execution
• Partner marketing and co‑marketing programs
• Marketing project management
• Pipeline‑focused demand generation
• AI‑enabled marketing workflows
• Cross‑functional collaboration in a high‑growth technology company

Success in This Role

• Supported execution of major industry events
• Contributed to partner marketing programs
• Helped build repeatable marketing processes and templates
• Developed project management and stakeholder coordination skills
• Gained exposure to pipeline‑driven B2B marketing strategy and execution