Part Time Marketing and Events Assistant

at  Aramark

JOB DESCRIPTION

Dalhousie Food Services is seeking an Events and Marketing Assistant to support the Marketing Manager in executing marketing plans and programs focused on health and wellness, sustainability, and student engagement across campus. This role will assist with event planning, marketing communications, and tracking the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at enhancing the student experience.
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Events and Marketing Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting daily marketing operations, assisting with event logistics, and helping ensure the success of key business initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field. Relevant transferable skills are also considered.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with food services is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to lift and move materials as part of event setup and teardown.
• Experience working in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience managing digital marketing tools (e.g., social media platforms, website content management).
• Must be able to work as a part of a team and independently as required.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.

• Assist with implementation marketing plans for campus food services.
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing materials for initiatives related to health and wellness, sustainability, and catering.
• Support the management of feedback programs to measure customer satisfaction and engagement.
• Create and schedule social media content to promote upcoming events, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Provide on-site event coverage, capturing content and live updates for social media platforms.
• Manage updates to the official website content.
• Assist with the setup and teardown of events, including organizing materials, coordinating equipment, and ensuring proper venue arrangement. Provide troubleshoot support as needed.
• Ensure campus calendars and signage are consistently updated across all locations to reflect current events and announcements.
• Help manage the timely distribution of promotional materials to multiple locations.
• Manage inventory of event and marketing supplies.
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports.
• Assist with audits to ensure food service locations meet branding and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.