Job Overview

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Employment Type

Internship
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $18.75
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Benefits

flexible schedule
Professional Development
hands-on experience
team collaboration
Networking opportunities

Job Description

American Dining Creations is a premier division of American Food & Vending, known as one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States. This dynamic company specializes in providing exceptional dining services to educational institutions and corporate clients nationwide. With a focus on flexibility, creativity, and superior culinary experiences, American Dining Creations offers a unique blend of national resources and local customization to meet the distinct needs of each dining environment. Operating over hundreds of thousands of meals daily and employing more than 2,000 dedicated team members, the organization is committed to delivering outstanding hospitality solutions that elevate everyday dining into memorable experiences for students, faculty, and guests alike. The company’s Fresh Difference culinary philosophy emphasizes fresh, innovative menu options complemented by cutting-edge operational practices and excellent customer service.

The Marketing Intern role at American Dining Creations is designed specifically for students interested in marketing, communications, or hospitality fields. This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the promotion and support of the company’s campus dining programs and initiatives. As a member of the Dining Services team, the intern will play a crucial role in managing social media platforms, creating engaging content, planning events, and conducting student outreach to boost involvement and enhance the overall dining experience on campus. The role is flexible and offers a learning environment where interns can develop practical skills in marketing strategy, event coordination, graphical content creation, and hospitality management. This position is particularly suited for individuals eager to strengthen their creative and communication skills while understanding the operational side of food service marketing in an academic setting.

This internship also offers the opportunity to learn and utilize a variety of marketing tools and technologies, applying them in real-world scenarios to support the company’s diverse programs. Interns will gain invaluable exposure to current marketing trends, interactive promotional campaigns, and collaborative team projects. Through close cooperation with dining services staff and student organizations, the intern will help craft marketing initiatives that foster community engagement and raise awareness of the available dining options and events. Overall, this internship is aimed at fostering professional growth and practical expertise for emerging marketing and hospitality professionals, helping them build a strong foundation for a successful career in their chosen field. The pay varies by location, providing competitive compensation adjusted to the local market, and the role fosters an inclusive and innovative workplace culture dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in service.

Job Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in marketing, communications or a related field
  • Ability to create engaging content for social media platforms
  • Basic graphic design skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and creative thinking
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Proficient with common marketing and social media tools

Job Qualifications

  • Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or a related field
  • Strong creative vision and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills verbal and written to successfully promote and engage customers
  • Proficiency in social media platforms and basic graphic design tools such as Canva

Job Duties

  • Create and schedule social media content promoting campus dining options and events
  • Assist in planning and promoting on-campus food events and campaigns
  • Learn and successfully conduct surveys to collect student feedback
  • Design marketing materials to include posters, flyers and digital graphics
  • Collaborate with the dining services team and student organizations to increase program awareness
  • Monitor marketing trends and suggest creative strategies
  • Learn and maintain knowledge on campus meal plan, locations, and overall hospitality programs
  • Learn and utilize the tools and technology available to complete daily tasks and projects
  • Other marketing or hospitality related responsibilities as assigned
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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