Why Choose Thompson?

• Hands on Experience
• Mentorship
• Final project presentation to our CEO Warren Thompson

Duration: This internship program is seasonal during the summer months, with a start date of May 20^th and end date of August 9^th. Specific work schedules shall be determined by the department based on internship assignment and course requirements. 35 40 hours. In office. Internships are non-exempt positions.

Pay: Undergraduate Students: $18.00 per hour
Summer interns will not work more than forty (40) hours in an administrative work week

Program Overview: Interns will engage in projects linked to their academic fields. Marketing Graphic Design students will work on

• Design graphics for dining hall, retail and digital promotions
• Graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message
• Will need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop

• Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
• Work with Regional Marketing Director and Creative Director to produce final design
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

• Must submit a portfolio to be considered.

• Current Student or Recent Graduate: Interns must be currently enrolled in a program of study or a recent graduate (within 12 months) from an accredited college/university or technical/vocational institution and be in good academic standing. Transcripts are required as a supplement to this application.
• Cover Letter: Applicants must submit an essay expressing their interest in the program and what they hope to gain from their experience. The essay should be in Microsoft Word and not exceed one page. The essay is required as a supplement to this application.
• Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

Interns must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be punctual with reliable transportation, have a strong work ethic and maintain confidentiality when required.

Thompson Hospitality is the nations largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose

• Give back to our communities
• Celebrate diversity
• People
• Do the right thing
• Treat people the way you want to be treated
• Always do your best
• Be accountable for our actions
• Performance
• Serve the highest quality food
• Provide world-class service
• Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees 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.