Marketing Intern, Chartwells K12​/Tri-Creek Schools​/Lowell

We are hiring immediately for a Marketing Intern position at Chartwells K12, located at 19290 Cline Avenue, Lowell, IN. Online applications only. The schedule will be determined based on class schedule and business needs. Pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

Chartwells K12’s goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent.

As a Marketing Intern, you will collaborate with on‑site operations, culinary and nutrition team members to execute student experience programs. Your responsibilities include the cafeteria environment (decor, signage, merchandising), student engagement and nutrition education programs, hospitality, and promotions. You will partner with the school district’s communication team to engage and inform key stakeholders – clients, school staff, parents and students. Excellent communication skills, solid strategic thinking, and a service‑oriented approach are essential.

• Execute marketing programs in partnership with operators and regional support teams to ensure continued engagement from students, clients, and communities.
• Train and support operators in the implementation of student‑facing and front‑of‑house programs, systems, and processes.
• Customize marketing materials – such as social media posts, flyers, brochures and client presentations – and coordinate with district communications teams to execute.
• Conduct focus groups to understand what students and parents are looking for in the school meal program and identify areas for improvement.
• Assess the front‑of‑house operations for the student experience, operating standards, and signature programs, and work with operators to monitor results and improve over time.
• Collect data and report on return on investment and key performance metrics.

• Second or third‑year marketing student.
• Marketing experience preferred.
• Ability to present to large groups.
• Knowledge of merchandising and promotions.
• Excellent writing skills.

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off 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.

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). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.