Team Smiley Internship

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group (ENPHG), recently named a Most Loved Work Place and a Best Place to Work, is the proud parent company of successful hospitality brands including Eat'n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, Parkhurst Dining, and SmileyCookie.com. Starting as a single car-hop restaurant in 1949, ENPHG is now a portfolio of foodservice concepts serving 50 million guests annually in its restaurants, on college and corporate campuses, and in every state through our online store.

Looking for an internship that will make you smile? If you are a team player with a magnetic personality and a passion for people, apply to join Eat’n Park’s marketing team!

As a part of Team Smiley, you’ll represent Pittsburgh’s leading restaurant chain and work with the public in a high-profile role as a brand ambassador. It’s a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in marketing, communications, social media, or public relations to gain hands-on experience, both in the field and in the office. Our interns are an integral part of our Marketing Team and are the face of Eat’n Park in the neighborhoods we serve. You’ll receive competitive pay and exclusive team member discounts to Eat’n Park Hospitality Group restaurant brands. The schedule provides between 20 and 35 hours a week during the summer months.

Field experience

Team Smiley interns are the driving force behind Eat’n Park’s mobile marketing program. They operate and maintain Smiley’s Cookie Cruiser while traveling through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia – and, they have fun while doing it! Our brand ambassadors create smiles all summer long at community and family-friendly events with Smiley mascot appearances and free Smiley Cookie decorating. Members of Team Smiley work as a part of a cohesive team, independent of a supervisor, throughout the summer. 75% of their time will be spent interacting with guests and representing the Eat’n Park brand within the community.

Office experience

At least one day a week, interns work at our Corporate Support Center office alongside the marketing department to brainstorm and develop new projects, execute special assignments, attend both personal and professional development workshops, and contribute weekly to our TikTok and social media accounts. They have incredible exposure to senior leadership within the company through weekly networking lunches and will present an end-of-summer presentation to recap the Team Smiley experience.

What past interns are saying:

“Working in the field is so much fun – all of the events are different and unique.”

“At each event, we’re able to see the impact we’re leaving on the community and we’re able to hear just how much Eat’n Park means to everyone.”

“The projects that we work on are meaningful and make an impact on the company. For me, that’s really important because I want to know that the work I’m doing is relevant.”

“The chances we’ve had to work with people in the organization have made a really big impact on our experience and I’m excited to take these skills to the professional field.”

“Eat’n Park cares about setting you up for success. They really want you to be able to grow and learn.”

We’re looking for a group of interns who will:                                                                                                               

• Professionally and positively represent the Eat’n Park image and Smiley icon
• Deliver Eat’n Park’s brand message outside of our restaurants
• Assist the marketing department in planning and implementing on-site promotions
• Provide insight into current marketing projects
• Self-manage the timeline and execution of new projects as assigned
• Independently manage Team Smiley’s social media accounts
• Ideate and aid in the production of TikToks for the Eat’n Park account
• While in the field, charm guests by being upbeat, outgoing, and engaging
• Take turns performing as Smiley, Eat’n Park’s mascot
• Safely drive and operate Smiley’s Cookie Cruiser and other company vehicles

Qualifications:

? At least 18 years of age

? Bachelor’s Degree in progress; sophomore or junior status

? Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

? Reliable transportation

? Ability to stand for hours at a time and lift objects up to 20 pounds

? Flexible schedule; must work weekends

? Ability to work effectively within a team

? Upbeat, outgoing, engaging personality

? Self-motivated, responsible, and punctual

? Initiative

? Creative thinking

? Excellent customer service skills and professional image

? Enjoy working with children

? An affinity for Eat’n Park

? Interest in social media management and trends

? Strong writing and communication skills

Location: The greater Pittsburgh area

• Will work out of offices in both Homestead, PA and Robinson Township, PA

Will travel to community events around Pittsburgh and its suburbs, occasionally entering Ohio and West Virginia.

Team Smiley Success Stories:

Team Smiley is the perfect way to kick start a career with Eat’n Park Hospitality Group! Check out the career paths of just a few of our many Team Smiley alumni:

• Rylee H. – Team Smiley 2023
• Server at Eat’n Park > Team Smiley Intern > Team Smiley Freelancer
• "This experience helped define my career goals! Getting to represent the brand with my team, work hands-on at events, and manage social media campaigns all prepared me for my career post-grad.”
• Laine D. – Team Smiley 2014
• Greeter at Eat’n Park > Team Smiley Freelancer > Team Smiley Intern > Guest Relations Assistant > Proposal and Marketing Coordinator > Parkhurst Digital Marketing Content Strategist > Social Media Marketing Manager > Digital Marketing Manager of Digital Channels
• “Team Smiley taught me how to make decisions on my feet, make strategic choices, measure results, and that having fun should be part of every role!”
• Sarah H. – Team Smiley 2009
• Team Smiley Intern > Team Smiley Freelancer > Community Partnerships Assistant > Marketing Manager > Google Partnership Lead > Organic Sales Marketing Manager > Regional Marketing & Engagement Manager > Director of Field Marketing and Engagement.
• “I took away very tangible skills for successfully building and maintaining trust with peers and fostering collaboration in team settings – which is a critical part of my daily work today.”

For more information:

·        Learn more about the Team Smiley experience through a video produced by past year’s interns! Go to http://www.eatnpark.com/careers and click on internships.

·        Check out past teams’ summers by following @enpteamsmiley on Instagram and @eatnpark1949 on TikTok!

·        To apply, go to smile.jobs, click apply, then select “corporate” from the career category dropdown menu.

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.