Job Description

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is excited to partner with St. Joseph’s University to provide a Food Marketing Co-Op experience for the Spring 2027 semester. The Co-Op is designed to provide meaningful, career-related experience that allows the student to apply concepts from the St. Joseph’s University Food Marketing program in a real-world business environment. The student will work alongside members of the Collegiate Hospitality Marketing organization and contribute to projects connected to current Marketing and business priorities. The experience will provide exposure to multiple aspects of Food Marketing, including consumer insights, market research, marketing strategy, field marketing, consumer engagement, and the collegiate dining experience.

Business: Aramark Collegiate Hospitality
Function: Marketing
Location: Aramark Headquarters - Philadelphia, PA
Program: St. Joseph’s University Food Marketing Co-Op
Term: Spring 2027 (January-May; approximately 16 weeks)
Schedule: Approximately 30–40 hours per week

Job Responsibilities

Based on business priorities during the semester, the Food Marketing Co-Op may:

• Conduct consumer, market, and competitive research to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities within collegiate dining
• Support consumer insights work and help translate research and data into actionable Marketing recommendations
• Assist with Food Marketing projects, campaigns, and strategic initiatives tied to Collegiate Hospitality business priorities
• Support research related to emerging food, dining, retail, consumer, and marketplace trends
• Assist with consumer surveys, feedback initiatives, and analysis of findings
• Support meal-plan, digital engagement, and other student-focused Marketing initiatives
• Assist with project coordination and deliverables across the Marketing organization
• Develop presentations, summaries, and other materials that communicate research, findings, and recommendations
• Gain exposure to Field Marketing and how Marketing strategies are activated at college and university accounts
• Participate in Marketing and cross-functional meetings to understand how different teams contribute to the overall consumer experience
• Support additional Food Marketing projects based on business priorities and the student’s development goals

Co-Op Learning Experience

• Consistent with the St. Joseph’s University Food Marketing Co-Op model, the experience will provide opportunities for the student to learn through doing, observing, and researching

Doing

• The student will actively contribute to Marketing projects and deliverables, apply Food Marketing concepts, conduct analysis, and complete meaningful work connected to business priorities

Observing

• The student will gain exposure to Marketing professionals, business leaders, cross-functional partners, and Field Marketing activities to better understand how Food Marketing strategy is developed and executed within a large hospitality organization

Researching

• The student will conduct research related to consumers, marketplace trends, competition, food and dining preferences, and other relevant topics and use those findings to support Marketing recommendations and business decisions

Job Responsibilities (continued)

Development Objectives

During the Co-Op, the student will have the opportunity to:

• Apply academic Food Marketing concepts in a professional business environment
• Understand how consumer insights influence Marketing and business strategyDevelop research, analytical, project-management, and problem-solving skills
• Strengthen written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Gain exposure to corporate and Field Marketing
• Understand the relationship between consumer needs, marketing strategy, operations, and the collegiate dining experience
• Build experience collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Gain broader exposure to career opportunities within Food Marketing, hospitality, and foodservice

Supervision and Project Structure

• The Co-Op student will have a designated Marketing supervisor and will have opportunities to support projects across the Collegiate Hospitality Marketing organization
• Projects will be selected based on current business priorities, St. Joseph’s University Food Marketing Co-Op requirements, and opportunities that provide meaningful professional development and career-related experience
• The student and supervisor will establish learning objectives at the beginning of the experience and conduct regular check-ins throughout the semester to review progress, development, and upcoming assignments
• The student will also participate in any performance evaluation or program documentation required by St. Joseph’s University at the conclusion of the Co-Op

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in St. Joseph’s University’s Food Marketing program
• Strong interest in Food Marketing, consumer behavior, hospitality, or related areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in translating information into actionable insights
• Ability to organize information, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple team members and working in a professional corporate environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel, preferred

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The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.