cip Marketing is the official marketing partner of Adidas, and handles mostly retail marketing and event work for the brand.
cip offers its interns (Brand Coaches):
- good retail experience with a major sportswear brand (adidas)
- a very competitive hourly rate
- occasional free footwear and other gear
- some opportunities for travel
- very flexible - only work when you're available
Cons
- work is not steady; you work whenever projects come up
- expense reimbursement policy is weak; though the price of gas is through the roof, the personal car mileage reimbursement rate has remained very low
- there are few full-time employees and limited opportunities for advancement into a full-time role