Social Media Intern (Summer)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are :

At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.

Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.

Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.

Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!”

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Communications, Data Analytics or Design Teams, Marketing Interns will gain valuable work experience at a high-growth frozen novelty company that will set them up for success in a future role in Marketing and the CPG Industry.

All Marketing Interns will attend events throughout the summer (Community Events, Corporate Events, Pop-Ups in Parks, etc.) but will also be assigned to more specific in-office roles on the Communications, Data Analytics or Design Teams based on experience, interests, and interview. Event vs. In-office work will be approximately 30% events, 70% in-office (with variation week to week, subject to change based on brand needs).

All interns will learn what team they’ve been assigned to and their full job scope on their start date! Please specify which role you are applying to during the interview process and submit the relevant practical assessment / previous work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Create lifestyle, event-focused, and in-office social media content throughout the summer. Pitch and film weekly video ideas following the JonnyPops Content Strategy. Must be comfortable in front of a camera, must be comfortable filming in public.

Assist in Community Management, responding to Social Media comments in the JonnyPops brand voice and bringing kindness into each interaction!

Assist in Influencer search and outreach to align with JonnyPops Summer Campaigns.

Assist in other Marketing Team initiatives

May assume additional duties as necessary

Food Safety Responsibilities :

Follow hygienic practices when handling any food items, e.g. for donations

Clearly reflect food safety and quality as part of the JP brand, when planning and executing projects, and while interacting with relevant external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications :

Ability to work in office out of both of our locations : Elk River, MN & Plymouth, MN

Skill Requirements :

Highly enthusiastic individual who loves to interact with others and thinks a summer at JonnyPops sounds like an absolute blast! (It is!)

Motivated self-starter, open to a challenge, and quick to brainstorm and problem solve. Open to constructive feedback to produce quality work.

Flexible, adaptive, collaborative team player. Ready to jump in to help in any scenario!

Strong attention to detail – Applicant must be able to produce professional quality work in their in-office roles, and understand event location and set–up instructions.

Alignment to the JonnyPops mission to spread kindness – JonnyPops is a kindness-based company!

Requirements :

Rising Senior / Graduating in 2026

Preferred Majors for the Communications Team : Communications, Marketing, Business, Management, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Consumer Behavior, or Similar Major.

Previous event execution or leadership experience required.

Driver’s License required! Ability to drive personal vehicle throughout the Twin Cities and to both JonnyPops Office Locations in Plymouth and Elk River, Minnesota. The home base for this internship will be in Plymouth, Minnesota, but driving to Elk River will be expected whenever needed.

Must be comfortable driving the company truck (Silverado).

Expected Pay Range

$18 / hr

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and / or commissions.

Dates :

Start day : May 26th - Sept 7th

Please Note :

This position does require applicants to be available to work nights and weekends. You will always have 2 days per week off to make up for those days, but having weekends as part of your work schedule is non-negotiable as most large-scale events happen Friday / Saturday / Sunday.

The start and end dates of this position are firm! All Summer Event Team Interns will be required to work shifts at the Minnesota State Fair, which ends on September 7th.

JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following :

• Medical / Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• DCFSA
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• FTO / PTO
• EAP Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Sick & Safe Leave
• 401k
• Company Sponsored Meal Plan
• Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and / or commissions.

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