Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Western Washington University

Compass Group USA; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Paid internship

Job summary

Compass Group USA's WWU Dining division seeks a motivated Marketing Intern to learn by doing across content creation, graphics, photography, video, events, and research on the Western Washington University campus.

You will work with the Marketing Manager and Coordinator to develop campaigns, create materials, and engage students at events, gaining portfolio-ready marketing experience in a real campus setting.

Qualifications

• Content creation and design for marketing materials.
• Hands-on involvement with photography and video content.
• Promotion planning and event support across campus.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics and marketing materials for Dining events, promotions, signage, social media, and other marketing channels.
• Capture engaging photography and short-form video at Dining locations and events using smartphones and DSLR or mirrorless equipment.
• Draft content for Instagram/TikTok and participate in content creation opportunities.
• Support planning and execution of Dining campaigns, promotions, events, giveaways.

Skills

Content creation

Graphic design

Photography

Video editing

Event planning

Tools

Canva

DSLR

Mirrorless

Video editing

Job description

Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Western Washington University

Location:

• We are hiring immediately for a Marketing Intern position.
• Address: 516 High Street Bellingham, WA Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.
• Pay Rate: $19.13 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.

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.

About the Role

WWU Dining is looking for creative, curious, and motivated Marketing Interns ready to learn by doing and bring their perspective to the team. Working alongside the Marketing Manager and Marketing Coordinator, interns will gain hands‑on experience across content creation, graphic design, photography and video, events and promotions, student engagement, and marketing research while helping bring Dining marketing initiatives to life across campus.

What You'll Do

• Create graphics and marketing materials for Dining events, promotions, signage, social media, and other marketing channels.
• Capture engaging photography and short‑form video at Dining locations and events using smartphones and, when appropriate, DSLR equipment.
• Ideate and draft content for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, including opportunities to participate in and appear in content.
• Support the planning and execution of Dining campaigns, promotions, special events, giveaways, and other marketing initiatives.
• Staff tabling events, pop-ups, and campus activations, engaging directly with students to promote WWU Dining programs and services.
• Gather student feedback and bring a student perspective to marketing conversations, helping identify trends, interests, and opportunities.
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing collateral and regularly visit Dining locations to ensure signage and promotional materials are current, accurate, and appropriately displayed.
• Review campaign and social media performance to help the team understand what is resonating with students.

What We're Looking For

• Creative, curious, organized, and dependable with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging directly with students and staff through events, tabling, interviews, and content creation.
• Comfortable creating and participating in photo and video content for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, with an interest in current digital and social trends.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Interested in learning about multiple areas of marketing and gaining hands‑on experience.

Preferred, But Not Required

Experience with Canva, DSLR or mirrorless photography, short‑form video editing tools, graphic design, or marketing and promotion is a plus.

What You'll Gain

This is a hands‑on opportunity to contribute to real WWU Dining marketing initiatives while building practical, portfolio‑ready experience. Interns will:

• Gain experience across the marketing process, from ideas and creative development through execution and measurement.
• Build skills in content creation, design, photography and video, promotions, events, and student engagement.
• See how student feedback, research, and performance insights shape marketing decisions.
• Bring your own ideas and student perspective to the work while learning alongside the Dining team.

Schedule Note:

This is an on-campus position. Some pre‑planned evening and weekend availability will be needed to support Dining events and activations.

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.