Lettuce Corporate Summer Internship - Social Media (Chicago)

Summer 2025 Marketing / Social Media Corporate Internship

Join the Lettuce Summer Internship program as a corporate intern! The 2026 program will start May 26th and conclude with the Intern Expo on August 4th.

As a Lettuce Corporate Intern, you will :

• Work with the social media marketing team at our corporate office
• Attend weekly educational meetings each Tuesday to hear Lettuce industry experts cover topics such as restaurant financials, menu creation, marketing and more
• Work Lettuce-sponsored events including the Windy City Smokeout festival
• Participate in a group project to be presented at a live expo in Chicago

Requirements :

To all Chicago-based interns : Please be aware that working all four days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 9-12, 2026) are mandatory. Interns in other markets with interest in working this event, may do so with prior approval from partners and / or general managers. All interns will be responsible for any travel and / or accommodations needed during the Windy City Smokeout festival.

Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Why work with Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people : we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

Participate in and complete weekly seminars, management checklists, management feedback, summer festivals (e.g., Windy City Smokeout for Chicago area interns), restaurant concept project, Intern Expo, group events and other program activities

Assist in and perform a variety of social media department functions including but not limited to monitoring customer service, creating content for social channels, writing marketing copy, editing digital platforms and blogs, researching trends, and supporting multi-channel marketing campaigns

Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment

Work a variety of days and shifts including weekends and nights

Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment

Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels

Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files or office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds

Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Qualifications :

Salary Range : USD $17.00 - USD $19.00 / Hr.