Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Portland State University

Compass Group USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Marketing Intern for PSU Eats at Portland State University. The role focuses on digital marketing, content creation, events, and campus engagement to promote dining programs.

You will contribute to social media, email communications, and brand promotion while gaining real‑world experience in a professional setting. The position is paid, with flexible scheduling around class commitments, and offers hands‑on opportunities to build a diverse portfolio of digital

Qualifications

• Currently a PSU student pursuing a degree in Marketing or Business preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
• Basic photography and videography abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and creatively.

Responsibilities

• Create high‑quality video content for social media and grow PSU Eats YouTube.
• Plan, promote, and execute on‑campus engagement events.
• Capture photos and videos at dining locations and events.
• Support social media content creation, scheduling and engagement.
• Assist with email newsletters and marketing communications.
• Gather student feedback on dining programs and menus.
• Collaborate on campaigns and promotional initiatives with the Marketing Coordinator.
• Develop marketing materials, graphics, and signage as needed.
• Organize marketing assets and track campaign performance.
• Represent PSU Eats positively at campus events and outreach activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Social media familiarity

Photography & videography

Content creation tools

Education

Current PSU student

Marketing/Business degree (preferred)

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Job description

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Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Portland State University

• We are hiring immediately for a Marketing Intern position.
• Address: 1825 SW Broadway Suite 260 Portland, OR Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.
• Pay Rate: $16.80 per hour.

Appl ication Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due t o the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

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Position Overview

PSU Eats is seeking a creative, motivated, and student-focused Marketing Intern to assist with marketing initiatives across dining locations on campus. This hands‑on role provides real‑world experience in digital marketing, content creation, events, customer engagement, and brand promotion. The ideal candidate is passionate about social media, video content, and connecting with fellow students.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality video content for social media platforms and help grow the PSU Eats YouTube channel.
• Assist with planning, promoting, and executing on-campus engagement events.
• Capture photos and videos at dining locations, events, and promotional activities.
• Support social media content creation, scheduling, and community engagement.
• Assist with email newsletter development and marketing communications.
• Gather student feedback on dining programs, menus, and campus dining experiences.
• Collaborate with the PSU Eats Marketing Coordinator on campaigns and promotional initiatives.
• Help develop marketing materials, graphics, and signage as needed.
• Support administrative marketing tasks, including organization of marketing assets and tracking campaign performance.
• Represent PSU Eats positively at campus events and student outreach activities.
• Complete a variety of marketing, design, event, social media, and administrative projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Current PSU students only
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Basic photography and videography skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, and similar content creation tools is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working in a professional marketing environment.
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of digital content, campaigns, and event marketing projects.
• Experience with social media strategy, video production, email marketing, and brand promotion.
• Flexible scheduling that works around academic commitments.

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.