Marketing Internship - Summer 2026

About OpenSesame

OpenSesame is the trusted partner for Workforce Reinvention in the age of AI. OpenSesame delivers integrated software, curated and customizable content, and expert services – embedded into existing learning, HR, and work systems – to help organizations expand their human+AI potential and thrive through change.

Learn more: www.opensesame.com/about

Internship Overview

OpenSesame seeks passionate, driven students to join our paid summer internship program and gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing, remote-first B2B SaaS company developing AI-powered products that help organizations upskill their people, transform performance, and fuel long-term growth.

In this immersive program, you’ll join the Marketing team, contributing to projects across Product Marketing and Growth Marketing that drive brand awareness, generate leads, and strengthen customer engagement. You’ll gain hands-on experience in marketing strategy, campaign development, analytics, and storytelling while collaborating cross-functionally to make a measurable impact on OpenSesame’s growth.

Throughout the internship, you’ll also learn how to leverage AI tools and data-driven insights to enhance creativity, optimize campaigns, and power innovative B2B marketing in the learning technology space.

About the Marketing Team
The Marketing team blends creativity and data to craft innovative strategies that drive brand recognition, boost lead generation, and deepen customer engagement. Working cross-functionally, the team aligns marketing initiatives with OpenSesame’s mission while ensuring campaigns deliver measurable, high-impact results.

Performance-Based Objectives

By 2 Weeks:

• Immerse yourself in OpenSesame's marketing processes and tools to hit the ground running.
• Partner with the product marketing team to assist with launch planning, competitive analysis, and undercover “secret shopper” research.
• Start contributing to customer marketing programs—think customer interviews and case studies that tell a compelling story.

By 30 Days:

• Work hand-in-hand with the growth team to build lead generation strategies that are as innovative as they are effective.
• Dive into the company website and help ensure its performance and user experience are top-notch.
• Lead the charge on creating eye-catching social media campaigns that spark interest and engagement, experimenting with AI tools to enhance creativity and reach.
• Dig into competitive research to help shape and refine our marketing strategies and positioning.

By 60 Days:

• Become an essential partner to the marketing team, offering insights and creative solutions that help drive our projects forward.
• Take ownership of a project that will enhance a key aspect of OpenSesame’s marketing efforts, this is your chance to shine.
• Develop a plan to optimize our marketing campaigns using data-driven insights, making sure we’re always one step ahead.

Creative Project Requirement: As part of your application, you are required to submit a creative project that helps us get to know you beyond your resume. You’re encouraged to choose any format that best represents you — for example, a short video (under 5 minutes), slide deck, written reflection, cover letter, vision board, Miro board, or another medium that showcases your ideas and personality.

In your project, please answer the following three questions:

• How do you see OpenSesame fitting into your career journey or long-term goals?
• What strengths, skills, or perspectives will you bring to OpenSesame to make an impact and contribute to our mission?
• What excites you most about working with AI, and how do you think it can shape the future of learning and work?

You’ll share a link to your project as part of your application. To ensure your project is effectively reviewed, please keep it concise and focused. Think of it as your opportunity to show us how you bring ideas to life and what makes your perspective stand out. We’re drawn to curiosity, creativity, and authentic expression. 

Additional Program Details

Application Closes: Friday, 27th February 2026

Program Dates: 

• Anticipated Start: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
• Anticipated End: Friday, 28 August 2026 (We can adjust up to two weeks earlier for students returning to school before the program concludes)

Commitment:

• Full-time (40 hours/week)

Eligibility and Location: 

• Must be a current student enrolled in a college/university program or have graduated within the past 12 months (undergraduate, postgraduate, or associate programs accepted)
• This position is fully remote and can be based anywhere in the U.S. 

Compensation:

• Standard: $18/hour

Fully Remote Role: Interns must have a personal computer and access to consistent high-speed internet during working hours.

Opportunities and Expectations: OpenSesame’s internship program is immersive and growth-focused, pairing each intern with a dedicated mentor and offering meaningful, hands-on projects that make an impact. You’ll also take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and book club discussions, receive volunteer time off to give back to your community, and gain full access to our course catalog for your own learning and development. 

Interview Process: When you apply, you’ll submit one application, which includes your creative project and team preferences. After the application review, selected candidates will be invited to a virtual OpenSesame webinar to learn more about our company, culture, and internship program. Following the event, all candidates will move forward to interviews with the hiring manager and team for the department they’re being considered for.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and bring your creativity, energy, and problem-solving skills to OpenSesame. We’re excited to see what you’ll bring to the table!

Equal Employment Opportunity: OpenSesame is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values and welcomes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of various legally protected characteristics, including criminal history, and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We prioritize safety and security and may use your information accordingly, and you can contact us for assistance or accommodations during the job application process. For more information on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, click here.

CPRA (California Candidates): When you submit your application, OpenSesame may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy and the CPRA. This may include personal details and employment history, and will only be used for employment-related purposes. We may share this information with third-party service providers, but we will not sell it to third parties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us, and for more information on your rights under the CPRA, refer to our privacy policy or the California Attorney General's website.