Student CMO (Campus Marketing Officer - Marketing Intern)

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay earned wage access

Sick time accrual

Employee discounts on course materials

401(k) plan eligibility

Valuable internship experience

Job summary

The UC Riverside campus bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble Education, Inc., invites a driven undergraduate Student CMO for the 2026-2027 academic year. You’ll help bring the bookstore brand to life through social media, events, and student initiatives while gaining hands-on marketing experience.

This part-time internship offers collaboration with campus leadership, exposure to brand-building and digital marketing, and a chance to contribute to student life on campus for at least six months of

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at UC Riverside majoring in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills with an eye for engaging content.
• Passion for social media, branding, and campus engagement.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
• Self-starter who works well independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is a plus.
• Previous marketing, retail, or campus involvement experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to commit for at least 6 months; full academic year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging social media and digital content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Help plan and execute student-focused marketing campaigns, promotions, and events.
• Support experiential marketing efforts including author visits, bookstore activations, giveaways, and student programs.
• Research marketing trends and help identify new ways to connect with students and grow engagement.
• Collaborate with bookstore leadership and campus partners on creative campaigns and special projects.
• Assist with marketing strategy development and brand-building initiatives.
• Support additional marketing and promotional efforts as needed.

Skills

Communication

Storytelling

Social media

Branding

Content creation

Campaign planning

Organized

Self-starter

Education

Undergraduate student in Marketing/Business/Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

2026-2027 Academic Year | University of California, Riverside

Our campus stores serve as a vibrant hub of college life and learning. We believe in creating retail and learning experiences that engage students, support faculty, and build alumni loyalty. Together, our teams and stores work to elevate lives through education.

Are you creative, plugged into campus life, and excited about marketing, social media, and events? The University of California, Riverside campus bookstore is looking for a driven undergraduate student to join our team as a Student CMO (Campus Marketing Officer - Marketing Intern) for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a hands-on opportunity to build real-world marketing experience while helping shape the student experience on campus. From creating engaging social content to promoting bookstore events and student initiatives, you’ll play a key role in bringing the bookstore brand to life.

Part-time employees work a year-round schedule with varying weekly hours.

How You'll Make An Impact

• This role offers valuable experience in digital marketing, brand strategy, content creation, experiential marketing, and consumer engagement within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Create engaging social media and digital content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Help plan and execute student-focused marketing campaigns, promotions, and events.
• Support experiential marketing efforts including author visits, bookstore activations, giveaways, and student programs.
• Research marketing trends and help identify new ways to connect with students and grow engagement.
• Collaborate with bookstore leadership and campus partners on creative campaigns and special projects.
• Assist with marketing strategy development and brand-building initiatives.
• Support additional marketing and promotional efforts as needed.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Current undergraduate student at University of California, Riverside majoring in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills with an eye for engaging content.
• Passion for social media, branding, and campus engagement.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
• Self-starter who works well independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is a plus.
• Previous marketing, retail, or campus involvement experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to commit for at least 6 months; full academic year preferred.

How We Elevate Our Employees

This is more than an internship - it’s a chance to build your portfolio, gain hands-on marketing experience, collaborate with campus leaders, and make a visible impact on student life at the University of California, Riverside.

All Hourly Employees Are Eligible For

• DailyPay earned wage access.
• Sick time accrual from date of hire.
• Generous employee discounts, including course materials and textbooks.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan after working sufficient hours.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At Barnes & Noble Education, we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students, faculty, and schools, serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.

Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Barnes & Noble Education provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail].