Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Western Washington University

Compass Group•Bellingham, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva, DSLR or mirrorless photography, short-form video editing tools, graphic design, or marketing and promotion is a plus.
Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply.

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, 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.