Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Marketing Intern Position

We are hiring for a Marketing Intern position to start in August. Address: 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs. Optional: Applicants can showcase their social media platforms and/or portfolios during the interview process but it is not required. Pay Rate: $13.00 per hour.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Apply today!

General Description

UNC Charlotte Dining Services is seeking creative, dependable, and outgoing students to join our Marketing Team. This is not your typical marketing internship. Our interns are content creators, event planners, brand ambassadors, and storytellers who help shape the student dining experience on campus.

Responsibilities

• Create Instagram Reels, TikToks, and other social media content
• Capture photography and video content across dining locations
• Assist with planning and executing dining events and campus activations
• Staff promotional tables and represent Dining Services at campus events
• Promote meal plans, dining programs, mobile ordering, and rewards initiatives
• Conduct student outreach, surveys, and engagement activities
• Brainstorm creative marketing campaigns and event concepts
• Support social media coverage before, during, and after events

Preferred Qualifications

• Active on Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms
• Strong photography, videography, or content creation skills
• Comfortable being on camera and interacting with others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We're Looking For Students Who:

• Are creative and think outside the box
• Have a strong work ethic
• Show up on time and follow through on commitments
• Bring ideas, not just execution
• Stay current on social media trends and campus culture
• Want hands-on marketing experience that makes a real impact

Learning Objectives

• Develop and execute social media content strategies that support brand awareness, student engagement, and meal plan sales.
• Understand how to plan, promote, and execute dining events, tabling activations, and student engagement campaigns from concept to completion.
• Conduct basic market research through surveys, student feedback, and engagement activities to better understand student dining preferences.
• Build a portfolio of real marketing work, including videos, event coverage, campaign concepts, photography, and brand ambassador experience.
• Gain experience promoting business priorities such as meal plans, mobile ordering, rewards programs, retail dining, and residential dining.
• Strengthen communication, time management, professionalism, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced marketing environment.

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

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.