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Barkback

Barkback

Private customer feedback platform for businesses

Marketing Intern

Winter 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to relate to customers and communicate the value of barkback to them.
  • Availability to work from the downtown Santa Barbara offices.
  • Availability for either full-time or part-time work, with a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Responsibilities
  • Own an individual marketing project contributing to communications, promotions, customer acquisition, customer engagement, content development, or other marketing efforts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with marketing-related functions such as direct marketing techniques, advertising or design, demand generation, content marketing, or social media.

About the company

BarkBack provides a private channel for customers to share direct feedback, suggestions, and criticisms with businesses, avoiding public review sites like Yelp. Consumers can sign up for free accounts and may receive coupons or offers for completing surveys. Businesses can use a freemium platform to create customized surveys, track feedback, and get notified when issues are resolved to build loyalty. The service targets a wide range of businesses and aims to help them address concerns privately, improve customer service, and manage reputation.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$2.9M

Headquarters

Santa Barbara, California

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • LinkedIn remained active on 2026-08-31, preserving a public company presence.
  • BarkBack still claims a Santa Barbara HQ and website, suggesting brand continuity.
  • Tracxn still lists $2.9M raised and Raja Jindal as CEO, supporting operating history.

What critics are saying

  • PitchBook marked BarkBack out of business by 2025, signaling existential shutdown risk.
  • LinkedIn shows only 115 followers and 11-50 employees on 2026-08-31.
  • Yelp, Podium, and Birdeye dominate customer feedback; BarkBack lacks visible 2026 product momentum.

What makes Barkback unique

  • Private feedback channels bypass Yelp-style public pile-ons and reach owners directly.
  • BarkBack combines custom surveys, resolution alerts, and loyalty promotions in one workflow.
  • Founder Raja Jindal launched BarkBack in 2011 with UC Santa Barbara credibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend