Marketing + Design Intern, Fresh Ideas / Fort Lewis College

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.

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General Description :

In this role, you will work closely with the Marketing Team and Director of Dining Services to implement and promote the dining program here at Fort Lewis College. This involves research to understand the needs of the local student demographic, planning and brainstorming, promotions and advertising through various platforms, and implementation. This is not your average internship; you will be spearheading various projects and will be able to request assignments to expand your knowledge base. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in the field of marketing and/or design.

The Requirements :

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Customer service experience/knowledge
• Knowledge of social media platforms

• Knowledge of graphic design tools (ex. Adobe InDesign, Canva, or other similar programs)
• Attention to detail

• Good to better interpersonal skills
• General interest and knowledge
• Prior marketing- or design-related experience is a plus
• Event Planning/Execution

Job Responsibilities (may include any or all) :

• Meet with the Marketing Team to understand Fresh Ideas brand and marketing strategies
• Assist with planning, organizing and hosting events
• Assist with dining website
• Assist in social media calendar development and promotions
• Act as a brand representative
• Conduct marketing audits
• Conduct general administrative tasks
• Surveying students to collect marketing research
• Create marketing materials to numerous specifications across various mediums such as social media, print, and digital signage
• Manage signage in multiple locations
• Assist with the creation of concepts, campaigns, and imagery to effectively communicate messages to the target market
• Manage website and social networking profile content
• Attend meetings or other events as required

Learning Objectives :

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment
• Learn how to create and implement a marketing plan
• Learn how to design marketing materials that appeal and engage the target audience
• Learn how to conduct market research and use it to generate a larger audience or increase buy‐in
• Learn how to use multiple platforms and strategies to effectively promote a brand

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 Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.


Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.