Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern Position at The Kanna Collective

Location: Charlotte, NC (University area)
Type: Internship (Part-Time, 10-20 Hours/Week) | UNC Charlotte Students
Compensation: [Unpaid, course credit available where applicable]

About Kanna

Kanna Collective is a multi-location cannabis and CBD retailer based in Charlotte, NC, with storefronts in the South End and University area, plus a growing e-commerce presence. We're a fast-moving, community-focused brand building something new in the wellness space, and we're looking for a creative, driven UNCC student to join our marketing team.

The Role

As our Marketing Intern, you'll work directly alongside our Marketing Director to support day-to-day marketing operations across our retail locations and online channels. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility and real portfolio-building work, ideal for a student who wants practical experience across the full marketing mix.

What You'll Do

• Graphic Design: Create on-brand visuals for in-store signage, digital promotions, and social media
• Event Coordination: Help plan and execute in-store events, promotions, and Lounge activations
• Promotions: Support the development and rollout of seasonal offers and campaigns through various channels including email, SMS, and social media
• Social Media Content: Draft, schedule, and help produce content for Instagram and TikTok
• E-Commerce: Assist with product listings, online merchandising, and digital campaign support across our WooCommerce store

What We're Looking For

• Current UNC Charlotte student, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Design, or a related field
• Working knowledge of design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content trends
• Strong communication skills, creativity, and attention to detail
• Reliable, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced retail environment
• Must be 21+ (required for our product category)

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience across design, events, social, and e-commerce
• A portfolio of published work
• Insight into a growing multi-location retail brand

To Apply: Send your resume, a brief note on why you're interested, and any relevant work samples or portfolio to ben@kannacbd.org