Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing
The Pop-Ups with Purpose program offers four internship roles for students interested in marketing, events, retail, and consumer experience. Each intern will support hands-on pop-up retail events throughout the semester and work closely with the TJLC team, student vendors, and campus partners.
1. Marketing & Social Media Intern
Key Responsibilities
- Create content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and the TJLC website.
- Design short videos, graphics, captions, and promotional materials.
- Manage a simple weekly posting schedule.
- Capture and post real-time content during events.
- Highlight student vendors, products, and event features.
- Support email marketing and campus outreach efforts.
2. Event Operations & Vendor Coordination Intern
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning event logistics, schedules, and checklists.
- Coordinate with student vendors on products, booth needs, and set-up.
- Help with layout maps, equipment, and event-day prep.
- Manage vendor check-in, setup, and breakdown.
- Troubleshoot minor event issues and ensure smooth operations.
- Track attendance and gather quick vendor feedback.
3. Merchandising & Visual Display Intern
Key Responsibilities
- Help design visual concepts and display ideas for each pop-up.
- Support vendors with product arrangement, pricing visibility, and signage.
- Set up tables, fixtures, décor, and overall event aesthetics.
- Keep displays organized and visually appealing during events.
- Assist with merchandising-focused photos and content.
- Observe customer flow and suggest improvements.
4. Insights & Retail Analytics Intern
Key Responsibilities
- Track attendance, foot traffic, and vendor-reported sales.
- Maintain simple spreadsheets or dashboards with event insights.
- Identify basic trends in student shopping behavior.
- Create short post-event recap summaries.
- Support donor or partner presentations with simple charts or findings.
- Research ideas and benchmarks to improve future events.
Stipend:
Selected interns will receive a $500 stipend upon successful completion of the program.
Academic Credit:
Students who wish to receive academic credit must enroll in the internship class.
Please reach out to Cassandra Ott-Kocon (caott@arizona.edu) for enrollment details and eligibility information.