Marketing Intern, Chartwells K12 / Unified School District / Arkansas City, KS

Compass Group • Arkansas City, KS

4d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing Intern will collaborate with on-site operations, culinary, and nutrition team members to execute student experience programs. Responsibilities include managing the cafeteria environment (décor, signage, and merchandising), student engagement and nutrition education programs, hospitality, and promotions. The intern will partner with the school district’s communication team to engage and inform key stakeholders, including clients, school staff, parents, and students. Excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and a service-oriented approach are essential.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Solid strategic thinking
• Service-oriented approach

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Execute marketing programs in partnership with operators and regional support teams to ensure continued engagement from students, clients, and communities.
• Train and support operators in the implementation of student-facing and front-of-house programs, systems, and processes.
• Customize marketing materials, such as social media posts, flyers, brochures, and client presentations, and coordinate with district communications teams to execute.
• Conduct focus groups to understand student and parent preferences for 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.

Benefits

• This is a paid intern position.
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

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