About the role#
The Retail Dining Student Marketing Lead supports the growth and visibility of Retail Dining Services through creative marketing, branding, and content creation. You will work under the direction of the Retail Dining Assistant Manager to follow a structured marketing calendar, promoting special events, seasonal campaigns, catering services, and new menu offerings. This position focuses on strengthening the identity of campus cafes and increasing awareness of Retail Dining as a destination for students and faculty.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate and create photos, videos, graphics, and written content for promotional materials.
- Collaborate with Student Managers and Student Employees to organize and produce engaging content projects.
- Assist with the design and distribution of flyers, digital signage, and promotional displays.
- Ensure all marketing materials remain consistent with Dining Services branding and quality standards.
- Track assigned projects, meet deadlines, and communicate progress to management.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and marketing planning sessions.
What you'll need#
- An interest or experience in marketing, communications, social media, photography, graphic design, journalism, or related fields.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, accept feedback, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in creative software such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or CapCut is preferred but not required.
- Comfort collaborating with other student employees while taking direction from management.
- Dependability and flexibility with scheduling.
Location & details#
- Location: Ithaca, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Minimum of 6 hours per week, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
