Marketing Intern

American Food & Vending; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

American Food & Vending is seeking a Marketing Intern to join the Dining Services team on campus. You will assist with social media management, content creation, event planning and student outreach to enhance engagement and dining experiences.

The internship is ideal for students in marketing, communications or hospitality, offering hands-on learning and exposure to campus dining programs and promotions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Strong creative vision and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills verbal and written to successfully promote and engage customers.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and basic graphic design tools such as Canva.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content promoting campus dining options and events.
• Assist in planning and promoting on-campus food events and campaigns.
• Learn and successfully conduct surveys to collect student feedback.
• Design marketing materials to include posters, flyers and digital graphics.
• Collaborate with the dining services team and student organizations to increase program awareness.
• Monitor marketing trends and suggest creative strategies.
• Learning and maintaining knowledge on campus meal plan, locations, and overall hospitality programs.
• Learn and utilize the tools and technology available to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Other marketing or hospitality related responsibilities as assigned.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Strong creative vision

Strong communication skills

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field

Tools

Canva

Job description

Summary

A Marketing Intern will work alongside the Dining Services team in the support and promotion of dining programs, events and initiatives across campus. This role is ideal for a student interested in marketing, communications or hospitality. The Marketing Intern will assist with social media management, content creations, event planning and student outreach to enhance engagement and improve the overall dining experience.

Pay: - Pay varies by location

Summary

A Marketing Intern will work alongside the Dining Services team in the support and promotion of dining programs, events and initiatives across campus. This role is ideal for a student interested in marketing, communications or hospitality. The Marketing Intern will assist with social media management, content creations, event planning and student outreach to enhance engagement and improve the overall dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content promoting campus dining options and events.
• Assist in planning and promoting on-campus food events and campaigns.
• Learn and successfully conduct surveys to collect student feedback.
• Design marketing materials to include posters, flyers and digital graphics.
• Collaborate with the dining services team and student organizations to increase program awareness.
• Monitor marketing trends and suggest creative strategies.
• Learning and maintaining knowledge on campus meal plan, locations, and overall hospitality programs.
• Learn and utilize the tools and technology available to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Other marketing or hospitality related responsibilities as assigned.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Strong creative vision and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills verbal and written to successfully promote and engage customers.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and basic graphic design tools such as Canva.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments. Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family – Treat people as family.

Integrity – Do the right thing.

Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork – Win together.

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.