Summer Internship

Location: Peachtree Corners, GA

(working in office ~3 days per week)

Duration: 10 Weeks

About Rugged Road

Rugged Road is building gear people genuinely love while working toward a mission to help end the global water crisis. As a growing consumer products brand, we’re looking for interns who want real exposure to how a business operates day to day.

About the Internship

This 10-week summer internship is designed for students and early-career individuals who want hands-on experience inside a fast-growing company. Interns will work closely with Rugged Road’s leadership team and rotate across departments, gaining exposure to marketing, sales, operations, product development, and more.

You’ll see how ideas move from concept to execution and get a firsthand look at how real business decisions are made. This is not a sit-back-and-observe internship. You’ll be involved in meaningful work and contribute to projects that matter.

Whether you’re an aspiring content creator, sales professional, operations-minded problem solver, or someone hoping to one day start your own company, this program is designed to give you broad exposure and practical, real-world experience.

What You’ll Do

• Rotate across key areas of the business, including marketing, sales, operations, and product development
• Support real projects and initiatives that contribute to day-to-day business operations
• Gain hands-on experience seeing how a growing brand functions behind the scenes
• Participate in weekly Lunch & Learns with advisors, investors, and entrepreneurs who have helped shape Rugged Road’s journey
• Help bring the brand to life through activations, content creation, and customer engagement in the field
• Support outdoor events and brand experiences in places like the Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, and other activation locations

What You’ll Gain

• Practical, real-world experience across multiple business functions
• Direct exposure to leadership and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders
• Opportunities to build skills, relationships, and a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship
• A clearer view of what it takes to grow and scale a consumer products brand

Who Should Apply

We’re looking for curious, motivated, and adaptable people who are eager to learn. This internship is a strong fit for anyone interested in content creation, sales, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship, or startups.

Additional Details

This is an unpaid internship, but it offers meaningful responsibility, real-world experience, and a practical crash course in entrepreneurship. By the end of the summer, interns will leave with skills, connections, and insights that many people do not gain until their first full-time role.