Marketing Programs Intern
paystand
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Public Relations
Job Score
80 pts
On-site model (+70)
Public Relations (+10)
At Paystand, we’re not just another fintech company—we’re trailblazers in decentralized finance (DeFi), transforming how businesses manage their finances. With thriving hubs in Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Austin, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Hermosillo, and Guadalajara, we’re leading a global revolution in financial systems. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, we’re among the fastest-growing companies reshaping the future of finance.
Our Expanding Ecosystem: Paystand isn’t just a company—it’s a growing global network. With the strategic acquisitions of Teampay, a leader in spend management, and Yaydoo, a top AR and AP platform in Latin America, we’re building an expansive ecosystem designed to revolutionize financial operations and fuel business growth worldwide.
Why Paystand?
What We Do: By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, we digitize receivables, automate financial processes, reduce time-to-cash, lower transaction costs, and unlock new revenue streams for businesses.
Why We Do It: We’re driven by a mission to revolutionize digital payments and decentralize finance, creating a more open, inclusive, and transparent financial ecosystem, starting with B2B payments.
How We Do It: As change-makers in the DeFi movement, we don’t just follow trends—we set them. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of fintech and eager to redefine what financial technology should look like, Paystand is the place where you can make a significant impact.
Join Us: Be part of something bigger. Join Paystand and help us lead the financial revolution.
Overview
Paystand is seeking a highly organized and proactive Marketing Programs Intern to support the execution of strategic marketing initiatives, including corporate events, partner marketing programs, webinars, and cross-functional marketing campaigns.
This role will work closely with the Partner Marketing Manager and gain hands-on experience supporting large-scale B2B marketing programs that drive pipeline, customer engagement, and partner relationships.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, and interested in learning how modern B2B marketing teams operate.
What You'll Do
Event & Program Coordination
- Support planning and execution of major corporate events, including SuiteWorld and Community Summit
- Assist with event timelines, project plans, and task tracking
- Coordinate logistics with vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders
- Help manage attendee lists, registrations, travel coordination, and event communications
- Support booth, sponsorship, and on-site activation planning
Partner Marketing Support
- Assist with partner marketing initiatives and campaigns
- Help coordinate partner communications and promotional activities
- Support tracking of partner-sponsored programs and deliverables
- Maintain marketing calendars and program documentation
Campaign & Project Management
- Track project milestones and ensure deadlines are met
- Coordinate requests between marketing, sales, partnerships, and operations teams
- Prepare status updates and project documentation
- Assist in developing repeatable workflows and templates for future programs
Reporting & Analysis
- Support event and program reporting
- Assist with tracking attendance, engagement, meetings, and program performance
- Help compile post-event recaps and recommendations
- Conduct research on industry events, sponsorship opportunities, and competitive programs
AI & Process Innovation
- Utilize AI tools to improve planning, documentation, research, and workflow efficiency
- Help identify opportunities to automate repetitive marketing coordination tasks
- Contribute to the development of scalable processes and templates
What We're Looking For
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate
- Interest in marketing, business, communications, event management, or related fields
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable learning new software and tools
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms is a plus
What You'll Learn
- B2B SaaS marketing operations
- Corporate event strategy and execution
- Partner marketing and co-marketing programs
- Marketing project management
- Pipeline-focused demand generation
- AI-enabled marketing workflows
- Cross-functional collaboration in a high-growth technology company
Success in This Role
By the end of the internship, successful candidates will have:
- Supported execution of major industry events
- Contributed to partner marketing programs
- Helped build repeatable marketing processes and templates
- Developed project management and stakeholder coordination skills
- Gained exposure to pipeline-driven B2B marketing strategy and execution
If you're passionate about driving change in the FinTech landscape and being part of a company that is shaping the future of digital payments, we invite you to explore opportunities with Paystand.
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience manifests in diverse ways, skills are transferable, and passion is a powerful driver. Your journey and skills are unique, and we value the richness that diverse perspectives bring to our team.
More than a resume, we prioritize a genuine commitment, impactful contributions, and the ability to thrive in our dynamic, collaborative environment. We are enthusiastic about providing you with opportunities to learn and grow within this role. If your experience aligns closely with what we're seeking, we encourage you to apply.
We celebrate the belief that diversity in backgrounds and thoughts fuels better problem-solving and fosters more creative thinking. Our commitment to adding new perspectives to the team reflects our dedication to innovation and inclusivity.
Your journey is important to us, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team at Paystand. Feel free to reach out; we can't wait to hear from you.
Most of our roles are onsite. Positions that are eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements will be clearly indicated in the job posting.
For roles based in Mexico, only resumes submitted in English will be considered.#LI-Onsite
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