MARKETING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & CONTENT CREATION INTERNS ACROSS AUSTRALIA

Marketing & Community Engagement Intern / Promotional Content Creator Intern- CarparklyCompany: CarparklyLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaInternship type: Unpaid, learning-focused internshipWork arrangement: Hybrid supervised online and local activitiesDuration: Approximately 3 monthsTotal commitment: Approximately 180 hoursWeekly commitment: Approximately 15–20 hours, arranged flexibly around study commitmentsStart date: Immediate or flexible
About CarparklyCarparkly is an Australian AI-powered parking platform that helps property owners, businesses, institutions and organisations turn eligible unused parking spaces into smart, bookable parking options.The platform enables parking-space owners to generate additional income while helping drivers find easier and more convenient parking.As Carparkly expands across Australia, we are offering students the opportunity to gain supervised, practical experience in startup marketing, community engagement, content creation and market development.
About the InternshipThis is an unpaid, learning-focused internship designed for students seeking practical experience connected with their academic and professional development.The internship includes defined learning objectives, orientation, supervision, mentoring and regular feedback. It is intended to help participants develop practical skills and understand how marketing supports the growth of an Australian technology startup.The internship is not intended to replace a paid employee position. Where required, participation may be subject to approval by the intern’s university, college or education provider.Available Internship StreamsApplicants may express interest in one of the following internship streams:Marketing & Community Engagement InternThis stream may suit students interested in communication, community engagement, market research, partnership marketing and local business development.
What You Will LearnYou will have opportunities to learn:How startups research and understand local marketsHow potential parking partners and customer groups are identifiedHow community and field marketing campaigns are plannedHow businesses communicate their value propositionHow introductory business-to-business communication worksHow potential partners move through an onboarding journeyHow to collect and present useful local-market observationsHow digital and local marketing activities work togetherHow to communicate professionally with different stakeholdersHow to prepare progress updates and respond to feedback
Supervised Learning ActivitiesDepending on your learning objectives and location, activities may include:Researching local parking challenges and market opportunitiesIdentifying suitable business categories and areas for further researchObserving how Carparkly communicates with potential parking partnersPractising how to explain Carparkly’s platform professionallyAssisting with supervised community-awareness activitiesShadowing parts of the partner engagement and onboarding processConducting approved local observations and market researchPreparing sample outreach materials or local campaign conceptsSharing community observations and feedback with the Carparkly teamParticipating in online training, planning and mentoring sessionsPreparing learning reflections and progress updatesLocal activities will be conducted under team guidance. Interns will not be expected to undertake unsupervised sales activities or meet commercial sales targets.
Skills You May DevelopProfessional communicationCommunity engagementMarket researchBusiness-to-business communicationPartnership marketing awarenessVerbal presentationRelationship buildingLocal campaign planningObservation and data collectionReporting and presentationTime managementTeamworkProblem-solvingProfessional confidenceCross-cultural communicationPromotional Content Creator InternThis stream may suit students interested in social media, short-form video, photography, storytelling, design and digital marketing.
What You Will LearnYou will have opportunities to learn:How social-media content supports startup growthHow to develop content for different audiences and platformsHow to turn a business message into engaging contentHow to write captions, hooks and calls to actionHow short-form videos and promotional campaigns are plannedHow to adapt content for different Australian cities and audiencesHow advertising concepts are developed and testedHow brands maintain a consistent visual identity and toneHow marketing teams review content and use feedbackHow to organise creative work for a professional portfolio
Supervised Learning ActivitiesDepending on your interests and learning objectives, activities may include:Developing sample content ideas for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTubeCreating short videos, reels, graphics, carousels and promotional conceptsWriting captions, hooks and calls to actionAssisting with content ideas for brand-awareness and partner-education campaignsResearching parking, property, mobility, smart-city and local-business trendsExploring different messages that explain how unused parking can become bookablePreparing content concepts for different cities, suburbs and audiencesParticipating in creative reviews and feedback sessionsOrganising approved creative work into a portfolioPreparing learning reflections and progress updates
With prior approval, interns may also have opportunities to:Visit suitable public areas or approved potential partner locationsCapture general footage illustrating local parking challengesCreate photos, short videos or interview-style content with consentCollect approved footage for educational and promotional conceptsSubmit raw footage and creative ideas for team reviewPrivacy and Content StandardsAll photography and filming must be conducted respectfully, professionally and with appropriate permission.Interns must not film or publish identifiable people, children, private property, vehicle registration plates, business interiors, customers, patients or students without appropriate approval and consent. All content must be reviewed and approved by Carparkly before publication.
Skills You May DevelopSocial-media content creationShort-form video productionPhotography and visual storytellingCaption and promotional-copy writingContent planningDigital marketingAudience researchBrand communicationCreative concept developmentBasic campaign analysisPortfolio developmentCanva, CapCut or similar creative toolsCollaboration and feedback implementationTime and project management
Who Should Apply?These internships may suit currently enrolled students studying:MarketingBusiness or commerceCommunicationsPublic relationsAdvertisingEntrepreneurshipManagementDigital marketingMedia or designContent creationSocial mediaTourism, property or urban studiesAnother relevant discipline
Ideal ApplicantsWe are looking for students who demonstrate:A genuine willingness to learnInterest in startups, technology, parking or mobilityStrong written or verbal communication skillsA professional and respectful approachCreativity and willingness to contribute ideasReliability and good organisationAbility to follow guidance and receive feedbackAbility to work independently on agreed learning activitiesRespect for privacy, consent and professional conductAbility to provide clear progress updatesBasic familiarity with Canva, CapCut, Adobe tools or similar platforms may be helpful for the content stream but is not essential. Previous professional experience is not required.
What Carparkly Will ProvideInterns will receive:An internship orientationDefined learning objectivesGuidance and supervision from the Carparkly teamRegular mentoring and constructive feedbackExposure to an Australian technology startupPractical learning activities connected with their selected streamOpportunities to develop portfolio-ready work, subject to approvalAn internship completion certificate upon satisfactory completionA professional reference or recommendation where appropriate, based on demonstrated participation and performance
Important InformationThis is an unpaid internship.The internship is intended primarily for supervised learning and professional development.It does not guarantee future paid employment with Carparkly.Applicants should confirm that they are eligible to undertake an unpaid internship under the requirements of their education provider and applicable local laws.Where applicable, Carparkly can discuss internship documentation with the applicant’s university, college or education provider.Interns will not be charged an application, training or participation fee.Approved internship-related arrangements will be discussed before commencement.Activities may vary depending on the intern’s location, field of study and learning objectives.How to Express Your InterestIf you are interested in gaining supervised, practical experience with an emerging Australian parking technology platform, please visit our careers page to learn more and submit an expression of interest:https://carparkly.com/careersYou may also send your CV or a short introduction to:ceo@carparkly.comPlease include:Your full nameYour city and suburbYour course and education provider, if applicableThe internship stream that interests youYour weekly availabilityWhy you are interested in the Carparkly internshipSamples of relevant creative work, if applying for the content stream
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an online introductory meeting.
Join Carparkly and gain practical insight into how an Australian technology startup approaches marketing, content, community engagement and business growth.