Cannabis Marketing Internship 2026

Looking to get your foot in the door with a fast-growing cannabis company?

We are looking for highly motivated and passionate students (preferably rising juniors and seniors) who are interested in a career in cannabis and are ready to make an immediate impact. Our 8–12-week paid Cannabis Summer Internship program will provide you with a fast-paced learning experience where you will see what it is like to work in the ever-growing cannabis industry!

We're adding a Marketing intern to our program. We’re selecting one Marketing intern who will work hands-on with our Marketing team.

Proper Brands is a fully vertical marijuana company in Missouri with a vision to lead and inspire our community through the power of cannabis. Proper is powered by award-winning cultivation experts, hand-selected genetics, and a careful human touch - all of which ensure a consistently high standard of quality. Driven by passion, expertise, and a commitment to our community, Proper is involved in every aspect of the seed-to-sale process. At the root, Proper Brands believes people come first. Our mission is to elevate life through uncompromising cannabis products and carefully crafted premium experiences.

We are looking for collaborative students who are not afraid to take initiative, work at a high level, and hold themselves accountable. Through our in-depth offerings, interns gain exposure across our business while making significant connections for their future and accessing exciting career opportunities. Individuals who participate in this internship will have the potential to make a strategic impact on the future of Proper Brands by creating a final presentation in front of key leaders in the business. While permanent employment with Proper Brands is not a guarantee, students who successfully fulfill the requirements of our internship program will receive a certificate of completion.

• Start Date: June 8, 2026
• Location: Rock Hill, MO, Facility, Office, and Proper Cannabis Retail locations as needed
• Schedule: Days and hours will vary by location - primarily 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday, with evenings and weekends required when events are taking place. The event schedule can be provided to you in advance.
• Pay: $15/hour

Proper is seeking a creative, motivated Marketing Intern to support our growing marketing team across social media, events, and integrated campaign execution. This role is ideal for someone passionate about brand storytelling who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants hands-on experience building a premium consumer brand in a highly regulated industry. The intern will assist in content creation, community engagement, event coordination and execution, and campaign planning—working closely with our retail, creative, and field marketing teams to bring Proper’s voice to life across channels.

This internship offers meaningful exposure to the full marketing funnel—from awareness-building social content to in-store activation and loyalty engagement. The Marketing Intern will gain experience in campaign strategy, content production, analytics reporting, vendor coordination, and brand execution at retail. This is not a coffee-run internship; it’s an opportunity to contribute to real launches, real events, and real growth initiatives while learning how a sophisticated, vertically integrated cannabis brand operates.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the internship, the intern will gain experience in:

• Understand how to build and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, retail, and event channels;
• Gain hands-on experience managing social media calendars, writing captions, and engaging with online communities;
• Learn how to measure and report on social performance metrics and campaign KPIs;
• Assist in planning and executing branded events, including vendor coordination and on-site activation support;
• Develop an understanding of compliance considerations in cannabis marketing;
• Support the creation of content, including photography, short-form video, and in-store signage support;
• Experience cross-functional collaboration with retail, operations, and leadership teams;
• Observe budget management and vendor relationship processes;

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher, all majors considered;
• Strong communication skills;
• Exceptional organization skills;
• Genuine interest and passion for the cannabis industry;
• Strong analytical and technical skills;
• Working knowledge of social media;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to clearly communicate information as needed;
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
• Creative and innovative approach to solving problems and resolving issues;
• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply;
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the Missouri cannabis industry;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seeking a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Theater, Liberal Arts, or related field;

Environment:

The environment of the internship is a smoke-free office. The facility environment may be visited throughout the internship, which may increase exposure to plant allergens, as live plants are present throughout the facility as a part of our cultivation operations. This position requires the ability to reach, bend, stoop, sit, stand, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven terrain, manage personal exposure to air contaminants, and carry and lift equipment up to 50 lbs. This position requires local travel up to 35% of the time in the St. Louis, MO area.

Proper Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.