Marketing Intern, Meal Plan Ambassador

Join the Sodexo Team as a Marketing Intern - Meal Plan Ambassador at Merrimack College and play a key role in welcoming students and families to campus during move-in, orientation, and the first week of classes. This dynamic, student-facing position focuses on helping fellow students and their families understand the value, convenience, and community benefits of having a campus meal plan.

As a Meal Plan Ambassador, you’ll be part of a vibrant marketing team dedicated to increasing meal plan awareness and adoption. You’ll assist with on-campus tabling, events, and one-on-one outreach, using your communication and interpersonal skills to promote the features of the dining program tailored to your specific campus.

What We Provide:

• Paid onboarding and sales training to help you succeed in your role.
• Free uniforms and complimentary meals provided during training and working hours.
• An opportunity to gain real-world marketing and sales experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• Promote and assist with the sale of student meal plans during move-in, orientation, and the first week of classes.
• Communicate the value, convenience, and flexibility of campus dining plans to students and parents.
• Explain key benefits such as:

• Budget-friendly options
• Time-saving convenience
• Access to a variety of dining locations and healthy options
• Social advantages of being a meal plan holder

• Highlight campus-specific meal plan features and offers.
• Set up and work at promotional tables and events.
• Maintain a positive, engaging, and informative presence always.
• Collaborate with dining staff, marketing teams, and other ambassadors to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to clearly explain benefits and answer questions about dining plans.
• Willingness to learn the details of campus-specific offerings.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-energy campus environments.

Bonus: Previous experience in sales, peer leadership, or campus involvement is a plus, but not required.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Current college student with studies in hospitality/food management, facilities management, engineering, communications, human resources, accounting, marketing or another industry related college program.