Marketing Internship

Happy Hospitality Marketing Internship


Part-Time | Paid | On-Site (Chicago, IL)

As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting our marketing team, working across marketing, content, and brand initiatives while learning directly from industry leaders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love all things marketing and social media, and want the chance to collaborate and brainstorm with a creative team, this is the perfect opportunity for you! We're a rapidly growing, trendy restaurant group shaking up industry, and we're on the hunt for a creative and dynamic MarketingIntern to help us spread the word and tantalize taste buds across the digital landscape.


About Us:

We're the marinara-muddled minds behind Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park with locations in Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes for the perfect gram. We are known for our art-inspired spaces, delicious food, and great vibes. If you ask us, the experts, there's not a better combination of pizza, booze, vibes, and happiness in the whole universe than what you'll get here.


What You'll Do:

• Work with the Brand Manager in developing and executing advertising campaigns.
• Partner with the marketing team on merchandise collaborations and in-restaurant marketing initiatives.
• Assist in creating and executing exciting campaigns, promotions, and events that drive engagement and brand awareness.
• Contribute to social media strategy and content creation, identifying new opportunities to enhance our online presence.
• Support event nights and activations, helping with set-up, customer engagement, and on-site execution.
• Handle day-to-day social media tasks such as influencer research, community management, and trend tracking.
• Create engaging visual assets and Canva collages to support marketing, social, and content initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong interest in marketing, advertising, and brand strategy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an in-person team environment.
• A social media enthusiast who keeps up with the latest trends, platforms, and content styles.
• Passion for the restaurant, food, and hospitality industry.
• Strong creative and photography skills, with an eye for capturing engaging visuals.
• A proactive, curious, and idea-driven mindset.

• Previous experience in social media management or content creation is a plus, but not required - we're more interested in your passion and potential!

• Must be available to work on-site in downtown Chicago 2-3 times per week.
• Must be 21 or older due to job-related requirements involving alcohol-focused events.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based. Occasional support of events or activations may require standing for extended periods, light lifting (up to 15 pounds), and working in environments with elevated noise levels.

Happy Hospitality will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.


Non-Physical Demands


Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, tedious or exacting work, and working with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously, emergency situations, and irregular schedule.


Schedule & Internship Details

Status: Internship (temporary)
Schedule: Part-time, approximately 10-15 hours per week
Location: On-site, Chicago, Illinois

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Digital Marketing Manager & Brand Manager

Compensation:

Hourly rate: $20


Benefits:

Gain hands-on experience in social media marketing and the restaurant industry

Work closely with a fun and supportive team of fellow food and good vibe enthusiasts.

Opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of multiple restaurants.

Enjoy delicious perks like dining discounts at all our locations.

Think you have what it takes to help us take over the marketing realm, one mouthwatering campaign at a time? Apply now!


Happy Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. Happy Hospitality will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.


Must be eligible to legally work in the United States.