Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of Memphis

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Memphis is seeking a Marketing Intern to support University of Memphis Dining promotions, events, and student engagement. This paid internship offers hands‑on experience applying classroom concepts in marketing, communications, and consumer behavior to a campus dining program.

Under the Marketing Manager's guidance, you will gain experience in content creation, event planning, market research, and promotional campaigns aimed at increasing student

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at University of Memphis; interest in marketing, communications, or hospitality.
• Dependable, creative, and organized with strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable engaging with students and supporting campus events.
• Familiar with social media platforms and content creation.
• Able to work collaboratively and manage assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, setup, execution, and cleanup of dining events and promotions.
• Create social media content and assist with content calendar planning.
• Support campus tabling and student outreach promoting dining locations and offers.
• Develop marketing materials following campus dining brand guidelines.
• Maintain promotional signage across dining locations.
• Collect student feedback, summarize findings, and suggest improvements.
• Assist with analyzing engagement, responses, and event participation.
• Contribute ideas for campaigns and assist with other marketing projects.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Event planning

Content calendar

Education

University of Memphis student

Tools

Canva

Job description

Location

• We are hiring immediately for a Marketing Intern position.


• Address: 499 University Street Suite 110 Memphis, TN Note: online applications accepted only.


• Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.


• Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour.

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

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact.

Position Overview

The Marketing Intern will work closely with the Marketing Manager to support University of Memphis Dining promotions, events, and student engagement. This internship provides hands‑on experience applying classroom concepts in marketing, communications, and consumer behavior to a campus dining program.

Through guided assignments and feedback from the Marketing Manager, the intern will gain experience in content creation, event planning, market research, and promotional campaigns that support student awareness and participation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, setup, execution, and cleanup of dining events and promotional activities.


• Create social media content, including photos, videos, and promotional posts, and assist with content calendar planning.


• Support campus tabling and student outreach to promote dining locations, meal plans, and special offers.


• Create and distribute marketing materials that follow campus dining brand guidelines.


• Help maintain current promotional signage across dining locations.


• Collect student feedback through surveys and direct outreach, summarize findings, and suggest opportunities for improvement.


• Assist with reviewing social media engagement, survey responses, and event participation to evaluate marketing efforts.


• Contribute ideas for campaigns and assist with other marketing projects as needed.

Learning Objectives

• Apply marketing concepts: Connect classroom learning to the planning and execution of a campus dining promotion, identifying its audience, goal, message, and communication channels.


• Create effective branded content: Develop social media posts and promotional materials that follow brand guidelines and communicate clearly with a student audience.


• Support event planning and execution: Help coordinate an event from preparation through cleanup and identify improvements through a post‑event review.


• Conduct and interpret market research: Collect and summarize student feedback, identify common themes, and recommend an actionable improvement to dining offerings or communications.


• Evaluate marketing results: Use available engagement data, survey responses, or participation counts to assess a promotion and suggest adjustments.


• Strengthen professional communication: Practice student outreach, teamwork, time management, and communication with students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a University of Memphis student; an interest in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field is preferred.


• Dependable, creative, and organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Comfortable engaging with students and supporting campus events.


• Familiar with social media platforms and interested in creating content.


• Able to work collaboratively, manage assignments, and respond to feedback.


• Experience with Canva or other graphic design tools is a plus.

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, https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

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, and 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.