Career Opportunities

Social Media Marketing Intern



Company: Cari (Rideshare & Delivery Platform) Location: Los Angeles, CA (Remote / Hybrid)

Type: Internship (Subsidized) Duration: Up to 160 hours (10–20 hours/week) 

Pay Rate: $17.87/hour (covered by LA County subsidy)

About Cari

Cari is a new kind of rideshare and delivery platform built to empower local communities. We believe drivers should earn more and riders should pay less. Our platform is focused on affordability, ownership, and providing quality service in underserved neighborhoods. Our mission started in the Caribbean and is now expanding in Los Angeles.

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and motivated Social Media Marketing Intern to help us grow Cari's online presence and bring more customers and drivers to the platform. You will help create content, plan campaigns, and track results across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other channels.

This internship is funded through LA County's workforce program for low-income youth, in partnership with LA-Tech.org. If eligible, you will receive paid experience while helping build a real-world startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and schedule content for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, and Facebook
• Help develop marketing campaigns to promote Cari to new users
• Track social media analytics and performance
• Respond to comments and messages from our community
• Stay on top of trends and make creative suggestions
• Assist with influencer outreach and cross-promotions

What You'll Learn

• How to grow a brand through organic and paid social media
• Content creation tools (like Canva, CapCut, Instagram Reels)
• Ad strategy and performance tracking
• Storytelling techniques that convert viewers to customers

Qualifications

Required:

• Interest in social media and marketing for startups
• Familiar with TikTok, IG Reels, or content creation
• Good communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or a related field
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, or video editing tools
• Familiar with TikTok, IG Reels, or content creation
• Created content for a brand, club, or personal project
• Familiarity with Meta Business Suite or similar tools

Internship Logistics

• Max of 160 hours at $17.87/hr (fully covered by LA County)
• Flexible hours (e.g. 10–20 per week)
• Remote or hybrid with possible in-person meetings (LA-based)

Important Notes

• Interns cannot begin work until LA County has finished processing
• All timesheets must be approved and submitted by your career coach
• You will receive notice when your 160 hours are nearing completion

LA County Subsidy Eligible Position Information 

Subsidy roles require students to have an LA County based address, and be between the ages of 18-24 years old. Once you are placed in a subsidy eligible position you will be required to present the following documents to processed in a Youth Center (AJCC):

• Identification (School or State ID).
• Social Security Card (Please ensure that it is signed).
• Birth Certificate.
• Proof of Los Angeles County Residency, including a postmarked date (Report Card, Transcripts, or any mail that is under the applicant’s name).
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination OR valid medical/religious exemption.
• The Youth Center (AJCC) will be paying you for 160 completed hours.
• You will be required to submit timesheets to your youth center (AJCC) to be paid for your time worked.

NOTE: IF YOU WERE ALREADY PLACED IN A SUBSIDY ELIGIBLE POSITION, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO QUALIFY FOR ANOTHER SUBSIDY ELIGIBLE POSITION UNTIL JULY 1ST.

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Have More Questions? Email us at internships@la-tech.org.