Social Media Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Western Washington University

Compass Group
United States, Washington, Bellingham
516 High Street (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025
Location: We are hiring immediately for a Social Media Intern position. Address: 516 High Street Bellingham, WA Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs. Requirement: Social Media experience is preferred. Pay Range: $17.66 per hour. We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1387294. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply. Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Apply today! General Description: We are looking for a creative social media intern to work in our marketing department in Dining Services at Western Washington University. The social media intern is responsible for planning social media calendars, creating social media posts, and brainstorming creative campaigns. To be successful as a social media intern you must have excellent knowledge of various social media platforms. A good social media intern combines creative campaign ideas with analytical skills to create successful posts. In this role, you will work closely with the Marketing Manager to implement and promote the dining program on social media for Western Washington University. This involves research to understand the needs of the target market, planning & brainstorming, promotions & advertising through various platforms, and implementation. This is not your average internship; you will be spearheading various projects and will be able to request assignments to expand your knowledge base. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in the field of social media and marketing. The Requirements: Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Customer service experience/knowledge Knowledge of social media platforms Good to better interpersonal skills General interest and knowledge Knowledge of graphic design tools is a plus Prior marketing related experience is a plus Job Responsibilities (May include any or all): Manages the Dining at WWU social media accounts and posts content. Brainstorms campaign ideas. Create, manage and promote engagement through contests and giveaways. Create, manage and promote events and promotions taking place on campus within dining services. Share prominent news or updates for Dining Services such as timely announcements of hours, closures, weather emergencies, etc. Monitor various social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, including industry platforms Viva Engage, LinkedIn and Sprout Social Analyzes analytics to gauge the success of campaigns. Manage and update Dineoncampus.com website as needed. Create and share press releases for prominent dining news and work with internal and external trade publications for coverage. Understands the overall concept of campus dining, including the dining program, targeted guests including students, faculty/staff and visitors, product goals, and all other aspects of service. Engages with students, faculty/staff or clients and provides service and/or content. Provide suggestions to management for improving customer experience on social platforms and internal processes. Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems. Assists in creating performance metric newsletters and reports. Learning Objectives: Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment. Learn how to create and implement a social media calendar/marketing plan. Learn how to conduct social media market research and use it to generate a larger audience or increase buy-in Learn how to use multiple platforms and strategies to effectively promote a brand Job Summary This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing. Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company's behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year. Our 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.