Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of Memphis

Compass Group•Memphis, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing Intern will work closely with the Marketing Manager to support University of Memphis Dining promotions, events, and student engagement. This internship provides hands-on experience applying classroom concepts in marketing, communications, and consumer behavior to a campus dining program. Through guided assignments and feedback from the Marketing Manager, the intern will gain experience in content creation, event planning, market research, and promotional campaigns that support student awareness and participation.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a University of Memphis student; an interest in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
Dependable, creative, and organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable engaging with students and supporting campus events.
Familiar with social media platforms and interested in creating content.
Able to work collaboratively, manage assignments, and respond to feedback.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva or other graphic design tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, setup, execution, and cleanup of dining events and promotional activities.
Create social media content, including photos, videos, and promotional posts, and assist with content calendar planning.
Support campus tabling and student outreach to promote dining locations, meal plans, and special offers.
Create and distribute marketing materials that follow campus dining brand guidelines.
Help maintain current promotional signage across dining locations.
Collect student feedback through surveys and direct outreach, summarize findings, and suggest opportunities for improvement.
Assist with reviewing social media engagement, survey responses, and event participation to evaluate marketing efforts.
Contribute ideas for campaigns and assist with other marketing projects as needed.