Marketing Assistant
About The Position
Creative Dining Services at Calvin University is hiring a full-time Marketing Assistant to support marketing efforts across multiple dining and retail operations, including a conference center, Pete's Coffee, Johnny's retail location, micro-markets, and dining hall operations. The assistant works with the Marketing Coordinator and gains hands-on hospitality marketing experience while supporting daily promotional activities and special events. The role includes assisting with promotional materials, social media, photography and videography, marketing databases, promotional inventory, event coordination, and reports and analytics. The position works across office settings, food service areas, retail spaces, and conference facilities. It may require moving between locations, lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional evening or weekend hours for events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience.
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Photography skills.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for promotional materials and displays.
- Ability to move between multiple locations as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with graphic design software such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools and understanding of Facebook and Instagram posting analytics.
- Video skills, including capturing and editing.
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
- Strong work ethic and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Marketing Coordinator in developing promotional materials for conference center events, Pete's Coffee, Johnny's retail, micro-markets, and dining hall operations.
- Support social media content creation and scheduling across location platforms.
- Assist with photography and videography for marketing purposes across venues.
- Perform data entry and maintain marketing databases and customer lists.
- Assist with tracking promotional materials and signage inventory.
- Support event planning and coordination for special promotions and seasonal campaigns.
- Help prepare marketing reports and analytics for all locations.
- Assist in creating flyers, menus, and promotional materials under supervision.
- Help develop content for social media posts, stories, and announcements.
- Assist with graphic design projects using basic design software.
- Embrace Creative Dining's core values and mission in all communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
