Marketing Intern, Chartwells K12 / Wellington School District / Wellington, KS

Compass Group • Wellington, KS

1d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing Intern collaborates with on-site operations, culinary and nutrition team members to execute student experience programs. The role supports the cafeteria environment, including décor, signage, and merchandising, as well as student engagement and nutrition education programs, hospitality, and promotions. The intern also partners with the school district’s communications team to engage and inform clients, school staff, parents, and students. Excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and a service-oriented approach are essential. The position is paid at $20.00–$22.00 per hour and is not eligible for PTO or benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance. Work schedule is determined based on class schedule and business needs. There may be unpaid periods during school breaks when food-service needs decline or cease; depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of food service and marketing/communications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid strategic thinking and a service-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• 2nd- or 3rd-year marketing student.
• Marketing experience.
• Ability to present to large groups.
• Knowledge of merchandising and promotions.
• Excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute marketing programs with operators and regional support teams to maintain engagement among students, clients, and communities.
• Train and support operators in implementing student-facing and front-of-house programs, systems, and processes.
• Customize marketing materials, including social media posts, flyers, brochures, and client presentations, and coordinate execution with district communications teams.
• Conduct focus groups to learn what students and parents want from the school meal program and identify areas for improvement.
• Assess front-of-house operations for student experience, operating standards, and signature programs, and work with operators to monitor results and improve over time.
• Collect data and report on return on investment and key performance metrics.
• Collaborate with on-site operations, culinary, and nutrition team members on student experience programs.
• Partner with the school district’s communications team to engage and inform clients, school staff, parents, and students.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed