Marketing Intern - Purdue - Retail Dining

About the position

Are you an outgoing, creative student with a passion for sales, social media, events, and all things campus life? Join the Purdue Food Company Student Marketing Team with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and be part of the engine behind campus retail dining promotions at Purdue University. This paid, part-time role is perfect for students interested in gaining real-world experience in marketing, communications, social media, and events-while working right on campus. You'll support various initiatives, from digital content creation to hands-on event execution, and play a key role in promoting the campus retail dining experience to your peers.

Responsibilities

• Promote Retail Dining Memberships and retail dining locations through tabling, giveaways, and peer-to-peer outreach selling
• Support the planning and execution of fun campus events, like theme nights, sampling events, and orientation activations
• Create and be featured in engaging content for social media (Instagram, Facebook), including photos, videos, reels, and graphics
• Capture and edit video/photo content to promote retail dining initiatives
• Assist with digital signage and printed marketing collateral
• Survey students to gather feedback and help improve the retail dining experience
• Present retail dining information at events like Orientation, Open House, and Student Days
• Help with basic office tasks and administrative support as needed, including pricing audits and delivery of marketing material
• Bonus: experience with event planning, tabling, or brand ambassadorship

Requirements

• A current Purdue University student (preferably studying Marketing, Business, Communications, Hospitality, or related fields)
• Social, friendly, and ready to connect with peers
• Experience with social media platforms and trends
• Basic to intermediate experience with editing software and Canva
• Photography and videography skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Passion for food, marketing, and student life
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently without the need for constant direction or oversight

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with event planning, tabling, or brand ambassadorship

Benefits

• Flexible schedule built around your classes
• Real-world marketing experience
• Free employee meal
• Portfolio content creation
• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunities for growth within Aramark