Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Miami University

General Description

As a Marketing Intern, you will serve as the face of Miami Dining, helping create excitement, build connections, and increase student engagement across campus through experiential marketing as an ambassador. You will be heavily involved in peer-to-peer outreach, events, and promotions. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager to brainstorm creative campaigns, execute events, gather student feedback, and support the operational side of marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Dining Ambassador by engaging with students and generating excitement around dining programs, events, promotions, and new initiatives.
• Build authentic peer-to-peer connections and help create a welcoming, energetic campus dining environment.
• Aid in planning, coordinating, and executing dining events and promotional activities.
• Represent Miami Dining at tabling events, orientations, campus programs, and special events.
• Conduct student surveys, gather feedback, and support market research efforts.
• Collaborate on brainstorming sessions and marketing campaign development.
• Support Dine on Campus initiatives and digital marketing efforts.
• Track campaign results and contribute to marketing analytics and reporting.
• Conduct marketing audits and evaluate promotional effectiveness across locations.
• Manage signage and marketing materials throughout multiple dining locations.
• Assist with administrative and operational marketing projects as needed.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and special events.

What We're Looking For

• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and comfortable engaging with fellow students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and ability to energize and encourage participation.
• Interest in marketing, promotions, events, branding, or customer engagement.
• Ability to balance creative, analytical, and operational responsibilities.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Prior marketing, social media, photography, or event experience is a plus.

Learning Opportunities

• Learn how to create, execute, and evaluate marketing campaigns.
• Develop event planning and brand activation skills.
• Gain experience collecting and analyzing consumer insights.
• Learn how peer-to-peer marketing influences engagement and purchasing decisions.
• Understand the operational and strategic elements of a large-scale collegiate dining program.
• Build professional communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Develop experience using multiple marketing channels and promotional strategies to grow brand awareness and participation.

Pay and Benefits

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf.

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.