Registered Dietitian / Marketing Coordinator - Old Dominion Univ. (ODU)
Aramark Corporation, Norfolk, VA, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Events Coordinator to join our rapidly growing team to drive engagement at Old Dominion University with stellar project management and customer service skills. Serve as an advocate, champion, and creative visionary responsible for multi-faceted event planning and business development activities. This position reports directly to the Marketing Manager and works closely with various departments to ensure each event has a well-structured marketing campaign.
Job Responsibilities
Lead event strategy and planning by defining objectives, creating timelines, managing budgets, coordinating logistics, and developing execution plans for all student engagement events
Plan and execute innovative dining and engagement events that drive student participation, satisfaction, and retention
Partner with internal teams and campus stakeholders to coordinate event details, communicate expectations, and ensure seamless execution
Develop creative event concepts and interactive activities that enhance the student experience and promote campus engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with local food trucks/restaurants, and community groups
Build a database of Food Trucks and local vendors to bring excitement to campus and connect with our local community
Oversee on‑site execution, including event setup, breakdown, staffing coordination, and real‑time troubleshooting
Anticipate operational or guest service needs and proactively resolve issues to ensure a positive event experience
Conduct post‑event evaluations by analyzing participation, engagement, and sales data to assess effectiveness and ROI
Provide market and trend research and collaborate with the digital marketing coordinator on location‑specific digital and social media campaigns related to dining events
Promote the company programs, products, services, and events across appropriate channels
Cross‑collaborate with internal teams such as culinary, health and wellness, and sustainability to structure product launch and promotion materials such as brochures, sell sheets, signage, photos, and videos
Create weekly updates and quarterly newsletters highlighting event outcomes and overall Monarch Dining initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field
At least 1-2 years of event planning or marketing experience supporting public events
Previous brand ambassador and customer service experience preferred
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and vendors
A high level of technical, computer, and software skills is required for this position. The ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Canva and basic databases and software are required
Strong time management and project management skills with the ability to work independently while handling a complex and diverse workload in a fast‑paced environment
Written and oral communication skills with the ability to deliver information to individuals or groups
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Digital marketing knowledge, including social media, photo, or video experience a plus
EEO Statement At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Job Responsibilities
Lead event strategy and planning by defining objectives, creating timelines, managing budgets, coordinating logistics, and developing execution plans for all student engagement events
Plan and execute innovative dining and engagement events that drive student participation, satisfaction, and retention
Partner with internal teams and campus stakeholders to coordinate event details, communicate expectations, and ensure seamless execution
Develop creative event concepts and interactive activities that enhance the student experience and promote campus engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with local food trucks/restaurants, and community groups
Build a database of Food Trucks and local vendors to bring excitement to campus and connect with our local community
Oversee on‑site execution, including event setup, breakdown, staffing coordination, and real‑time troubleshooting
Anticipate operational or guest service needs and proactively resolve issues to ensure a positive event experience
Conduct post‑event evaluations by analyzing participation, engagement, and sales data to assess effectiveness and ROI
Provide market and trend research and collaborate with the digital marketing coordinator on location‑specific digital and social media campaigns related to dining events
Promote the company programs, products, services, and events across appropriate channels
Cross‑collaborate with internal teams such as culinary, health and wellness, and sustainability to structure product launch and promotion materials such as brochures, sell sheets, signage, photos, and videos
Create weekly updates and quarterly newsletters highlighting event outcomes and overall Monarch Dining initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field
At least 1-2 years of event planning or marketing experience supporting public events
Previous brand ambassador and customer service experience preferred
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and vendors
A high level of technical, computer, and software skills is required for this position. The ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Canva and basic databases and software are required
Strong time management and project management skills with the ability to work independently while handling a complex and diverse workload in a fast‑paced environment
Written and oral communication skills with the ability to deliver information to individuals or groups
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Digital marketing knowledge, including social media, photo, or video experience a plus
EEO Statement At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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