Title:  Student Marketing Intern - Sacramento State

Job Description

Hornet Hospitality is seeking a motivated and creative Student Marketing Intern to join our on-campus marketing team at Sacramento State. This hands-on internship is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in marketing, communications, event planning, and customer engagement. As a key member of our team, you will support meal plan sales, tabling initiatives, event coordination, social media content creation, and promotional campaigns for Hornet Hospitality.

You will work closely with the Marketing Manager, Marketing Coordinator, and fellow interns to help drive student engagement and brand awareness across campus. This role is ideal for students looking to develop marketing and communication skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Long Description

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $16.50 to $16.50. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Meal Plan Sales & Outreach

• Be knowledgeable about Hornet Hospitality’s meal plan offerings, campus dining locations, and program benefits outlined on hornethospitality.campusdish.com. 
• Actively participate in meal plan tabling events and outreach activities to educate and engage students, including selling plans to commuters, residents, faculty, and staff.

Event Planning & Execution

• Support residential events at The Servery, including setup, breakdown, and engaging with students through interactive activities.
• Assist with retail promotions, including product tastings and new menu launches across campus dining locations.
• Collect guest feedback through Voice of Consumer tools and help report key findings.

Marketing & Social Media

• Create and distribute marketing materials, including flyers, posters, brochures, and digital signage.
• Contribute to @HornetsDining social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook) by generating creative content such as stories, reels, and promotional posts.
• Capture photos and videos during events to be used in recaps and promotional campaigns.
• Track event success with metrics and photos; generate brief post-event summaries.

Creative Development

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and strategy planning for future campaigns and activations.
• Support graphic design and visual content development using tools such as Canva.

Additional Duties

• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Marketing Manager.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Must be a current or incoming Sacramento State undergraduate or graduate student
   (Juniors, seniors, or graduate students preferred)
• Preferred majors: Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or related fields
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook) and familiarity with digital content trends
• Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools
• Photography and video editing experience is preferred
• Detail-oriented, creative, enthusiastic, and proactive
• Able to work 10–20 hours/week with flexibility around class schedules
• Preferred availability during lunch (10:30 AM–2:00 PM) and dinner (4:00–6:30 PM) shifts, with occasional weekend availability

To be considered, applicants must submit:

• A cover letter detailing relevant experience in marketing, social media, and content creation. Include samples or a portfolio if available.
• Resume
• Current transcript

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

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.