Sales and Community Outreach Intern

Paycom - ATS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission opportunities

Paid internship

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Lyte Fiber, headquartered in Houston, TX, invites you to join a hands-on internship in sales, marketing, and community relations. You will engage with neighborhoods, explain fiber internet benefits, and participate in grassroots outreach and events to drive awareness and signups.

This paid internship features hourly compensation plus commission opportunities and real-world skill-building under a guiding mentor.

Qualifications

• Entry-level internship in sales/marketing/community relations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to field activities.
• Reliable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit neighborhoods to promote Lyte Fiber services through direct, in-person outreach.
• Communicate product benefits and help residents understand options for faster internet.
• Support grassroots marketing campaigns, including distributing flyers and posting signage.
• Represent Lyte Fiber at community events, festivals, markets, and pop-up booths.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to share field feedback and refine strategies.
• Track activity and performance metrics under a mentor or team lead.

Skills

Sales

Marketing

Communication

Public speaking

Job description

Position Description:This hands-on internship is ideal for entry level individuals interested in sales, marketing, or community relations.In this dynamic, people-facing role, you’ll represent the Lyte Fiber brand in neighborhoods and at community events—helping promote our high-speed fiber internet services. Interns will gain real-world experience in door-to-door sales, grassroots marketing, and customer interaction, while building valuable professional skills. This is a paid internship with hourly compensation plus commission opportunities.Duties and Responsibilities:Visit neighborhoods to promote Lyte Fiber services through direct, in-person outreachCommunicate product benefits and help residents understand their options for faster internetSupport grassroots marketing campaigns, including distributing flyers, posting signage, and local outreachRepresent Lyte Fiber at community events, festivals, farmers markets, and pop-up boothsCollaborate with our sales and marketing teams to share field feedback and refine strategiesTrack activity and performance metrics under the guidance of a mentor or team leadOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.Minimum Qualifications:Individual interested in learning sales, marketing, communications, or businessOutgoing, confident, and comfortable speaking with people in personSelf-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn new skillsAvailable for a flexible schedule, including some evenings or weekends for eventsReliable transportation preferred (but not always required)Prior customer-facing or event experience is a plus—but not requiredPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.Ability to walk for extended periods, often outdoors and in varying weather conditionsComfortable standing for several hours at community events or outreach boothsAbility to carry light marketing materials such as flyers, signs, and event supplies (up to 15–50 lbs)Capable of bending, reaching, and setting up tables or signage for grassroots marketing activitiesMust be able to speak clearly and engage in frequent verbal communication with the publicReliable transportation may be required to travel between neighborhoods or event locationsAbout Lyte FiberEstablished in 2023 and headquartered in Houston, TX, Lyte Fiber, LLC (“Lyte”) is dedicated to bringing the fastest, most reliable home and business fiber optic internet to Texas and beyond. Formed in partnership with SDC Capital Partners, a leading digital infrastructure investment firm, Lyte was started by internet industry veterans who are passionate about providing a best-in-class customer experience, building a company where great employees want to work and connecting Texas communities. As part of our commitment to each community we serve, Lyte pledges a 1% giveback to local charities and causes annually.Lyte Fiber, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, genetic information, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal or Texas law.Applicants who believe they need an accommodation on account of a disability or sincerely held religious belief to perform the essential functions of the job they are applying for, should submit those requests to HR. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and cannot be guaranteed.