Creative Dining Services at Calvin University is hiring immediately for a full-time Marketing Assistant.
- Location: 3201 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Sometimes weekends.
- Requirement: 1-2 years of experience required.
Pay Range: $20-23
The Marketing Assistant works with the Marketing Coordinator in developing and maintaining marketing efforts across multiple dining and retail operations, including the conference center, Pete's Coffee location, Johnny's retail location, micro-markets, and dining hall operations. This position provides hands-on experience in hospitality marketing while supporting day-to-day promotional activities and special events.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Assists Marketing Coordinator in developing promotional materials for conference center events, Pete's Coffee, Johnny's retail, micro-markets, and dining hall operations
- Supports social media content creation and scheduling across all location platforms
- Assists with photography and videography for marketing purposes across all venues
Performs data entry and maintains marketing databases and customer lists
- Assists with inventory tracking of promotional materials and signage
- Supports event planning and coordination for special promotions and seasonal campaigns
Helps prepare marketing reports and analytics for all locations
- Assists in creating flyers, menus, and promotional materials under supervision
- Helps develop content for social media posts, stories, and announcements
- Assists with graphic design projects using basic design software
- Embraces Creative Dining core values and mission in all communications
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education – Skills - Expectations
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality Management, or related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools and Understands Facebook and Instagram posting analytics.
- Photography Skills are required- Video Skills capturing and editing are preferred.
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude with eagerness to learn
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Professional demeanor and appearance
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules
- Strong work ethic and reliability
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with graphic design software such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools and Facebook and Instagram posting analytics
- Photography skills
- Video capture and editing skills
What We Do
Creative Dining Services partners with colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers and K-12 schools and camps to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience—one that’s fun, innovative, and focused on your community. Why? Because that’s how it should be. At Creative Dining Services we know that dining is much more than eating a meal: it’s a social hub, it fosters culture, it brings people together and allows them to engage in their community. That’s why our vision is to be the most trustworthy, flexible and attentive hospitality partner. It is only by fulfilling our vision that we are able to accomplish our number-one goal: enhancing your community with the customized dining program you both want and need.
