Digital Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of Minnesota - Minne

Location
We are hiring for a Digital Marketing Intern position to start in August.

Address: 515 Delaware St Se Minneapolis, MN (Note: online applications accepted only).

Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.

Pay Rate: $17.75 per hour.

General Description
As the Digital Marketing Intern, you will lead M Food Co.'s student-facing digital storytelling lane by creating engaging content that highlights the student dining experience across residential dining halls, retail locations, meal plan promotions, catering, and special events. Rather than serving as general marketing support, this role owns M Food Co.'s digital content pipeline with support from the Marketing Team, from capturing photos and videos to supporting social media, email marketing, and campaign reporting. Working closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications and the Marketing & Sustainability Manager, you'll help transform everyday dining experiences into compelling content that connects with University of Minnesota students.

You’ll also play an important role in measuring the success of marketing efforts by helping track engagement, compiling campaign results, and creating recap reports that inform future strategies.

This internship is ideal for students interested in digital marketing, social media, communications, photography, videography, content creation, or brand marketing.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Comfortable photographing and filming students, food, and events

Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and emerging social media platforms

Understanding of current social media trends and digital storytelling

Basic experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar creative software preferred

Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects

Comfortable appearing on camera when needed

Photography and/or videography experience is preferred but not required

Primary Job Responsibilities

Social Media Content

Own day‑to‑day content creation by:

Capturing photos and videos across dining halls, retail locations, and special events

Creating engaging content that showcases campus dining experiences

Assisting with short‑form video production and trend‑based content

Supporting social media scheduling and content planning

Maintaining an organized library of marketing photos and videos

Event Content Coverage

Serve as the primary content creator for M Food Co. events by:

Capturing event photography and video

Documenting behind‑the‑scenes moments

Recording student reactions and testimonials

Identifying real‑time social media opportunities during events

Collaborating with the Event Interns to ensure key moments are documented

Digital Communications

Support M Food Co.’s digital communication channels by:

Leading weekly student‑facing newsletter development, formatting, and digital content needs with support from the Event Interns, Ambassadors, and the Marketing Team

Support the monthly client newsletter by contributing photos, visual assets, digital performance updates, and content support as assigned

Creating graphics and visual assets for email campaigns

Supporting Dine on Campus website updates as needed

Assisting with digital promotional campaigns throughout the academic year

Campaign Reporting & Analytics

Help measure marketing success by:

Tracking social media engagement and campaign performance

Assisting with monthly digital marketing reports

Compiling event and campaign recap documents

Organizing photos, videos, and performance metrics for future use

Identifying trends and insights to improve future marketing efforts

Cross‑Team Collaboration

Collaborate with Event, Boost, Retail, Wellness, Ambassadors, and other Marketing Team members

Support major initiatives including Welcome Week, Milestones, Love at First Bite, Taste of Home, Fuel Up for Finals, ImpactFul, and additional campus campaigns

Assist with creative brainstorming and campaign planning meetings

Learning Objectives

By the end of this internship, students will:

Develop a professional content portfolio featuring photography, videography, graphics, and digital campaigns

Gain experience managing content across multiple digital marketing channels

Learn best practices for social media strategy and content planning

Build skills in digital analytics and marketing performance reporting

Strengthen storytelling, visual communication, and brand marketing skills

Understand how digital marketing supports student engagement, brand awareness, and business objectives

Compensation and Benefits
This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Your Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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