Social Media Intern

Creative Dining Services • Zeeland, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Creative Dining Services is seeking a Social Media Intern to join our corporate Marketing team at our home office in Zeeland, Michigan. This paid, part-time, temporary internship is ideal for a creative college student looking for hands-on experience in content development for a growing hospitality organization. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Specialist, the intern will be responsible for creating and gathering content for Creative Dining's corporate social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn). Key activities include photography, short-form video creation, social media copywriting, graphic design, content scheduling, engagement monitoring, and supporting broader marketing initiatives. The successful candidate will possess creativity, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while upholding Creative Dining's mission and core values.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in college at the sophomore level or above.
• Proficiency with Meta social media tools, including Facebook and Instagram, and familiarity with LinkedIn.
• Strong photography and photo-editing skills.
• The ability to create and edit engaging short-form video content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• The ability to work independently, follow direction, meet deadlines, and respond professionally to feedback.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude with an eagerness to learn and contribute.
• Creative thinking, problem-solving ability, flexibility, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to travel to Creative Dining locations within driving distance as needed.

Nice To Haves

• A preferred field of study in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related area.
• Experience with Canva and Adobe Photoshop preferred.

Responsibilities

• Captures photography and short-form video content for use across Creative Dining's corporate social media platforms.
• Edits photos and video content to support clear, engaging, and professional brand communications.
• Drafts social media posts for review and approval, using appropriate tone, grammar, and messaging for each platform.
• Creates graphics and other visual content to support social media campaigns, company initiatives, and marketing priorities.
• Schedules approved posts across Creative Dining's corporate social media platforms.
• Monitors social media engagement and assists with reporting basic analytics and performance information.
• Assists with content planning and helps identify opportunities to highlight Creative Dining's people, programs, clients, and communities.
• Travels to Creative Dining accounts within driving distance to gather photos, video, interviews, and other content as needed.
• Supports other marketing projects and department priorities as assigned.
• Embraces Creative Dining's mission and core values and reflects them appropriately in all communications.

Benefits

• A paid internship.
• A flexible schedule designed to work around college classes.
• Hands-on experience creating content for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• The opportunity to develop practical skills in photography, short-form video, copywriting, content planning, analytics, and brand communication.
• Experience working with a professional corporate Marketing team in a creative, community-focused hospitality organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed