Marketing & Creative Services Intern

Company Description
Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick‑service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers – providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description
Performance Foodservice Burlington is seeking a creative, motivated, and innovative Marketing & Creative Services Intern to support a wide variety of marketing, communications, and event initiatives. This hands‑on position is ideal for a student or recent graduate pursuing a career in marketing, graphic design, digital media, communications, or a related field.

The intern will play an active role in developing social media content, photography, video production, marketing materials, customer‑focused storytelling, and special events. This position will also help explore and implement emerging AI technologies to improve marketing efficiency, creativity, and content production.

Primary Responsibilities
Creative Content Development

Create engaging content for social media platforms including Instagram and LinkedIn

Assist with photography, product photo shoots, customer features, and video production

Support the creation of short‑form video content, promotional videos, and digital marketing assets

Help develop content calendars and social media campaigns

Assist with customer spotlight stories, testimonials, and marketing features

Graphic Design & Marketing Materials

Design and update customer flyers, brochures, sell sheets, advertisements, and promotional materials

Refresh existing marketing templates and collateral with updated creative concepts

Assist in maintaining brand consistency across all marketing materials

Support the development of presentations and sales meeting materials

Events & Promotions

Assist with planning and execution of customer events, food shows, sales meetings, training sessions, and promotional activities

Support event logistics, signage creation, promotional materials, and event communications

Capture photography and video content during events for future marketing use

Marketing Innovation & AI Integration

Research and evaluate emerging AI tools and technologies

Identify opportunities to improve marketing workflows, content creation, graphic design, video production, and operational efficiency through AI

Collaborate with the marketing team to implement innovative solutions that enhance creativity and productivity

Qualifications
Required Skills

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Digital Media, Advertising, or a related field

Experience with social media platforms, particularly Instagram and LinkedIn

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including:

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Creative mindset with strong visual design abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Canva

Experience with photography and video editing

Knowledge of social media analytics and content strategy

Familiarity with AI tools for content creation, design, workflow automation, and marketing innovation

Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications

Creative thinker who enjoys bringing new ideas to life

Self‑motivated and eager to learn

Strong collaborator who works well in a team environment

Passionate about digital marketing, design, and storytelling

Curious about emerging technologies and marketing trends

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with a variety of projects

EEO Statement
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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