The Dining Marketing Student Intern for Dining Services is a student role with a focus on content creation and increasing Middlebury Dining’s social media presence and student engagement with campus Dining/ Retail. The position focuses on promoting dining programs, events, and initiatives and collaborating with Dining and Retail Managers on various marketing campaigns throughout the year.

This is a Middlebury student Level B position paying $14.95 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create content for existing social media platforms to boost views and student engagement.

• Provide information to students on Dining Hall menus and upcoming events.

• Promote student participation in Dining Meal Plans, the “to-go box” system, the GetMobile app, and Nutrislice.

• Cultivate strong relationships with Dining staff and students.

• Generate creative, sustainable marketing strategies that increase patronage at Retail Dining operations (The Grille, Midd Express, Crossroads, The Den, Concessions, Community Table).

• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to college policies and guidelines.

• Prepare quarterly reports on marketing efforts throughout the year and brainstorm with the team on future campaigns/ priorities.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience/ interest in marketing, social media management, or related field preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.