Marketing and Events CO-OP at Aramark
Halifax, NS B3H 4J5, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Leadership, Social Media, New Trends, Management Skills, Disabilities, Canva

Industry

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Attention all marketing students! Aramark, the global leader in food and hospitality services, is on the hunt for the next generation of marketing dreamers and doers to join our team at Dalhousie University Food Service. If you’re looking to kick-start your career in marketing, events, and communications, this is the opportunity for you!
As a co-op student with Aramark, you’ll gain invaluable experience in brand guideline management, content design and management, social media management, event organization and execution, inter-departmental communication, and customer service and engagement. You’ll be working with major food retailers such as Starbucks, Subway, Tim Hortons, and others and will have the opportunity to engage with peers, mentors, students, and managers while developing your professional network and personal brand.
We are currently seeking a co-op student to join our Marketing and Engagement Department at Dalhousie University for the Fall 2025 semester. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting challenges and gain versatile experience that will help set you on an accelerated path to a leadership role within our organization and beyond. Your responsibilities will include assisting with various marketing projects, supporting event planning and execution, and providing excellent customer service and engagement.
At Aramark, we’re committed to hiring, training, and rewarding the right people, and we’re excited to offer this opportunity to a motivated and passionate marketing student. Apply now to join our team and take the first step toward an amazing marketing, events, and communications career!

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Enrolled in a CO-OP program at a designated educational institution.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required.
  • Experience and interest in content creation for social media preferred.
  • Experience working with Canva is considered an asset.
  • The ability to communicate appropriately, clearly, and concisely with customers, clients, employees, and leadership.
  • Dependable, reliable with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to work flexible hours, which may include nights, weekends, or holidays according to business needs.
  • Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must be authorized to work in Canada.
  • Able to quickly identify new trends on social media and promptly learn, adopt, develop and turn around content.
  • Flexibility in switching between duties and assignments as per requirements.
  • Strong entrepreneurial spirit with time management skills and the ability to organize and own their day
    Aramark Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for those with disabilities are available upon request.
Responsibilities
  • Support with day-to-day copywriting, content design, email, social media, editorial, events, etc.
  • Work collaboratively with the marketing manager, and marketing and events assistant, current employees and their departments, and external partners to develop communications and deliver consistent messaging both externally and internally that support the strategic plan.
  • Support the implementation and execution of retail, catering, and dining hall initiatives.
  • Assist with managing the timelines and approvals processes required for various event/engagement-related projects.
  • Provide edits on copy with basic editing for graphics and images.
  • Assists with campaign-related development - social media and traditional media
  • Using appropriate tools moderates interactions with the public and ensures social media policies and procedures are respected.
  • Assists with updating information on the company websites, ensures that all information follows standards, and identifies new and innovative web and digital solutions to the marketing manager.
  • Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to contribute fresh ideas and approaches to drive sales growth and student engagement.
  • Ensure locations are adhering to Pricing Strategies, Plan-o-grams, and Brand Standards.
  • Create and plan social media strategy, create content for all platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and any other emerging platforms as required.
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