Event Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of Minnesota - Minneapolis

Compass Group•Minneapolis, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As one of the Event Marketing Interns, you will serve as one of the primary student leaders supporting M Food Co.'s residential dining and retail events, as well as campus engagement initiatives. Unlike a traditional marketing internship, this role takes ownership of assigned events from planning through post-event evaluation. You will work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications and the Marketing & Sustainability Manager to coordinate logistics, support event execution, gather event content and feedback, and measure success. You will manage your own portfolio of events throughout the semester, helping ensure every activation delivers a memorable student experience while contributing valuable insights that improve future programming. This position is ideal for students interested in event management, experiential marketing, hospitality, project management, or campus programming.

Requirements

Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Comfortable interacting with students, campus partners, vendors, and staff
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Willingness to work evenings during campus events
Ability to lift and transport event materials (up to 30 lbs)
Comfortable capturing photo and video content during events
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Interest in event planning, hospitality, marketing, or student engagement

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating events or student organizations is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Own the planning and coordination of assigned marketing events with support from the Marketing team by: Assisting with event timelines and planning documents, Coordinating activity materials and supplies, Preparing event logistics and setup plans, Tracking event inventories and promotional items, Communicating event needs with the marketing team.
Serve as one of the primary student leaders during events by: Leading event setup and teardown, Managing games, activities, and student engagement stations, Supporting vendor and campus partner needs, Troubleshooting logistics during events, Helping create a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.
Capture content that helps tell the story of each event by: Taking photos and videos during events, Capturing behind-the-scenes moments, Recording student testimonials when appropriate, Identifying social media opportunities, Assisting with light event recap content.
Own event data collection and post-event reporting by: Collecting attendance estimates, Tracking giveaway and promotional item usage, Gathering student feedback, Summarizing event successes and opportunities, Assisting with post-event recap reports and presentations. Lead monthly client newsletter development by gathering updates, photos, results, and highlights from each intern lane and coordinating the newsletter draft. Helping identify trends to improve future programming.
Collaborate with Digital Marketing, Retail, Boost, Wellness, Ambassadors and other Marketing Interns. Assist with large campus initiatives such as Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Homecoming, and additional signature events. Support other marketing initiatives as needed during slower event periods.