Small Business Internship

Overview

Luck Factory Games (LFG) is North Carolina’s largest board game café and community hub, located in Concord. We host events, tournaments, and team-building experiences with a library of over 1,000 games.

The LFG Small Business Entrepreneurship Internship gives students hands-on experience in running, growing, and innovating within a real-world small business. Interns will learn how creative, data-driven, and people-centered strategies come together to build a thriving community-focused brand.

Program Goals

Interns will:

  • Gain first-hand experience in small business management and operations

  • Learn how to plan, market, and execute events

  • Understand financial fundamentals like cost control, pricing, and ROI

  • Explore entrepreneurial strategy, community engagement, and brand development

  • Build tangible portfolio pieces and professional references

 

Key Responsibilities

Depending on skills and interests, interns may focus on one or more of these areas:

 1. Business Operations

  • Assist with scheduling, vendor coordination, and daily management

  • Support inventory tracking and learn point-of-sale systems

  • Observe operational decision-making and staffing workflows

2. Marketing & Communications

  • Create social media posts, event flyers, and newsletters

  • Analyze engagement metrics to recommend improvements

  • Develop partnerships with local businesses and schools

3. Event Management

  • Help design, promote, and run community events and tournaments

  • Track attendance and evaluate success through surveys and analytics

  • Learn how events drive customer loyalty and brand growth

4. Strategic Entrepreneurship

  • Work alongside ownership to identify growth opportunities

  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions for new revenue streams or service improvements

  • Present a final “entrepreneurial pitch” — an idea to improve operations, community impact, or profitability

 

Schedule & Timing
Flexible scheduling available to accommodate academic calendars.
Winter
3–4 weeks (Dec–Jan)
10-15 hrs/week
Focused project or campaign (marketing, event, or research)
Summer
8–10 weeks (May–Aug)
10-15 hrs/week
Rotational experience across marketing, operations, and business strategy

 

Ideal Candidates

  • Highschool Juniors or Seniors

  • Interest in Business, Marketing, Communications, or Entrepreneurship (or related fields)

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Enjoys community engagement and creative problem-solving

  • Comfortable working both independently and in small teams

  • Passion for games, hospitality, or small business innovation a plus

 

Compensation

  • Unpaid internship with option of paid position after program ($11–18/hour depending on experience)

  • Free admission to game library and staff discounts during internship

  • 1:1 professional mentorship from small business owner with 20+ years of corporate experience

 

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit the below via email to nick@luckfactorygames.com with the subject line “2025 Entrepreneurship Internship Application”:

  • A short résumé

  • A brief statement (200 words) on why they’re passionate about entrepreneurship and community building

Send questions to nick@luckfactorygames.com with the subject line “2025 Entrepreneurship Internship Inquiry”

 

Program Highlight from Owner:

“This isn’t a sit-and-observe internship. You’ll be part of the action. Interns will help shape events, marketing strategies, and customer experiences in real time. Our interns leave with real-life practical business acumen, creative confidence, and a clear understanding of what it takes to turn passion into a sustainable small business.”

 

Application Deadlines

Winter internship deadline is on November 15th, 2025 at 11:59PM.

Summer internship deadline is April 15th, 2025 at 11:59PM.