Marketing Intern, Chartwells K12 / Crawfordsville Community School Corporation

Marketing Intern

Chartwells K12 is hiring immediately for a Marketing Intern position. Location: 1000 Fairview Ave Crawfordsville, IN. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs. Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Description

Working as a Marketing Intern, you'll collaborate with on-site operations, culinary and nutrition team members to execute student experience programs. Areas of responsibility include the cafeteria environment (décor, signage and merchandising), student engagement and nutrition education programs, hospitality, and promotions. You'll partner with the school district's communication team to engage and inform key stakeholders – clients, school staff, parents and students. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with solid strategic thinking and a service-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute marketing programs in partnership with operators and regional support teams to ensure continued engagement from student, clients and communities
• Train and support operators in the implementation of student-facing and front-of-house programs, systems, and processes
• Customize marketing materials – e.g. social media posts, flyers, brochures and client presentations – and coordinate with district communications teams to execute
• Conduct focus groups to understand what students and parents are looking for in the school meal program and identify areas for improvement
• Assess the front-of-house operations for the student experience, operating standards, and signature programs being in place, and work with operators to monitor results and improve over time
• Collect data and report on return on investment and key performance metrics

Preferred Qualifications

• 2nd or 3rd year marketing student
• Marketing experience preferred
• Ability to present to large groups
• Knowledge of merchandising and promotions
• Excellent writing skills

This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing. 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.