Marketing Events and Promotions Coordinator - Florida State University

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, dedicated to enriching and elevating experiences across numerous sectors including education, healthcare, business, and leisure. With operations in over 15 countries worldwide, Aramark serves millions of guests daily, emphasizing service excellence and community impact. The company cultivates a workplace culture that encourages growth, respects diversity, and promotes equality. Aramark offers dynamic career opportunities that nurture employee talents, fuel passions, and empower professional development, making it a preferred employer in the service industry.

The Event and Promotions Coordinator position within Aramark specifically supports Seminole Dining, which is a vital component of the campus dining experience, operating multiple residential and retail dining locations including two dining halls and more than 28 retail outlets. This role is essential in planning, promoting, and executing engaging events and promotional activities that enhance the student experience, improve meal plan retention, and drive sales growth. The coordinator will work closely with culinary teams, marketing personnel, and operations staff to create memorable dining events that cater to a diverse campus community.

This full-time role demands exceptional organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to coordinate various stakeholders to ensure seamless event delivery. The coordinator manages the Seminole Dining events calendar across multiple platforms such as digital, print, and web, and is responsible for the logistical planning, coordination of staff, set-up and break-down of event spaces, and supply procurement. An important aspect is the ability to maintain accurate financial records and demonstrate return on investment (ROI) through detailed reporting to campus stakeholders. Budget management is a key responsibility, with fall and spring budgets of $10,000 and a summer budget of $5,000 allocated for event and promotional activities. The position also involves hosting regular meetings with staff to ensure clear communication and coordination of ongoing events.

Additionally, the coordinator identifies opportunities to expand promotional efforts into retail locations including spaces like 1851 Porch and Union locations through product sampling and in-person engagement. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including some evenings and weekends, to meet event scheduling needs. Physical capability to assist with event setup and breakdown is also necessary.

Overall, this role is instrumental in creating a vibrant dining atmosphere that encourages student participation, promotes dining offerings, and supports the operational strategy of Seminole Dining within the university environment. It offers a unique opportunity to influence campus culture positively while honing skills in event management, marketing promotions, and cross-functional collaboration within a supportive and inclusive organization like Aramark.