INTERNSHIP
Where living, working, and learning become one.
At an international student residence where around 50 students from 20 countries live, you practice both marketing and community-building. This is the kind of living, real-world marketing you can't learn from a textbook.
Work at the front line of Residential Education
Starting from operating international student housing, U Share is bringing a new category — Residential Education — into the world. This internship puts you at its front line. Your audience is students your own age, your stage is a multicultural home, and the response is visible in real time every day. By posting on social media, planning events, and talking with residents, you gain hands-on experience in both marketing and community management at once.
Two tracks
Choose between the live-in track (learn while you live here) and the commuter track (be involved by commuting in).
Live-in (priority)
Residential Track
Live in a designated U Share residence while you work. You meet residents from 20 countries every day, and what you notice in daily life becomes your content.
- Live in a designated U Share residence (housing provided)
- 16–24 hours/week, contractor agreement
- 3–4 positions (priority selection)
- Creator Academy + official SNS operation
Commuter
Commuter Track
Commute to U Share and handle community operations and facility management. You don't live in, but you stay involved on-site by commuting.
- Commuter, fixed-term employment (hourly)
- 12–20 hours/week
- 1–2 positions
- Transport allowance + language allowance
*Compensation and contract details follow our internal job descriptions. Current terms will be shared at the application stage.
What you'll do
Marketing & leasing
Plan, shoot, edit, and post for our official SNS (Instagram / TikTok), produce resident interview videos, analyze engagement, and support resident referrals.
Community activation
Plan and run resident events (Sharing Night, Kitchen, and more), welcome new residents, and conduct satisfaction surveys.
Facility support
Inspect shared spaces, manage and order supplies, handle first-response to facility issues, and assist with move-in/out paperwork.
Reporting
Compile occupancy, event participation, and SNS engagement data, and prepare monthly activity reports.
What you'll gain
Practical skills
A track record running a corporate SNS account, end-to-end content (plan, shoot, edit, post), community management at a 50-resident multicultural scale, and data analysis. Includes a Creator Academy completion certificate.
Career
Direct mentoring from the operations team, regular contact with leadership, and a priority track for full-time hiring after graduation.
Network
Connections with peers from over 20 countries, RAs and Creator Academy members, and Academy instructors (influencers).
Who it's for
- You want to learn SNS marketing by doing (running real accounts, not from a textbook)
- You want to dive into a multicultural environment
- You want to run events from planning through execution
- You're interested in marketing, PR, real estate, education, or community business
- You value an experience where living, working, and learning come together
Requirements (must)
- You resonate with U Share's mission
- Undergraduate or graduate student (any year; enrollment during the contract is required)
- Able to commit for 6 months or more
- Able to work in Japanese or English (English is used often in this multicultural setting)
- Basic PC skills (Google Workspace, etc.)
*The live-in track additionally requires being able to move into a designated residence and having SNS / content-creation experience.
Nice to have
- Conversational level or above in English or Chinese
- Video editing, photography, or design skills
- Experience running a student group or club
- Study-abroad or overseas living experience
Selection process
- 1
Application (résumé, statement of motivation, preferred track, availability)
- 2
First interview (online, 30 min)
- 3
Residence visit + second interview (in person, 60 min)
- 4
[Live-in] Trial task: a one-week SNS content plan (3–5 pieces)
- 5
Final agreement and contract
- 6
Kickoff (OJT begins; live-in track starts Creator Academy)
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and close once positions are filled (the live-in track is selected first).
How it differs from an RA (Resident Assistant)
An RA is a leader who embodies the community as a resident. An intern works on the operations side — marketing, community initiatives, and facility management. Holding both roles at once is generally not possible.
See RA recruitment →Frequently asked questions
Can I switch from the live-in track to the commuter track?
In principle no, but if there are unavoidable circumstances we'll consider it together with the operations team.
Is there a fee for the Creator Academy?
No — you attend it as part of the internship (treated as working hours).
How much SNS experience do I need?
If you have experience posting on a personal account, you can apply. Corporate-account experience is welcome but not required.
Can working hours be adjusted?
During exam periods and similar, hours can be adjusted in consultation. That said, since SNS work needs continuity, we recommend at least two days a week.
Live, work, and learn — at U Share. Start with an application or a quick chat.