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Since 1972, Cousins Subs has been proudly serving deli-fresh sandwiches with a commitment to making things better through continual improvement. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, we operate nearly 100 locations across Wisconsin and surrounding states. Guided by our core values of being Optimistic, Purposeful, Passionate, and Grounded, we're committed to investing in our people and the communities we serve.

As part of our Corporate Marketing team, we're excited to launch our first-ever Campus Brand Ambassador pilot at UW-Madison. This unique opportunity gives students the chance to gain real-world marketing experience, build professional skills, and help shape how Cousins Subs connects with the UW-Madison community.

Approximately 5 flexible hours per week during the fall semester. This role is designed to fit around your academic schedule, with most activities taking place during evenings, weekends, and campus events. Scheduling is flexible, with the expectation that ambassadors proactively participate in opportunities to engage the UW-Madison community.

Campus Brand Ambassador - UW-Madison

Be the Face of Cousins Subs at One of the Nation's Largest College Campuses

Since 1972, Cousins Subs has been serving better subs while creating a better place to work. We believe in Better through the continual improvement of everything we do, guided by our core values of being Optimistic, Purposeful, Passionate, and Grounded.

We're looking for an outgoing, creative, and well-connected UW-Madison student to become our Campus Brand Ambassador.

This is more than a campus job. It's an opportunity to work directly with our Corporate Marketing team to help grow the Cousins Subs brand through campus events, student organizations, social media, and community partnerships.

If you love meeting new people, creating engaging content, and bringing ideas to life, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Campus Engagement

Represent Cousins Subs at campus events, activations, and community opportunities.

Build relationships with student organizations, clubs, Greek life, athletics, and other campus groups.

Identify opportunities to increase brand awareness and drive traffic to the Park & Regent restaurant.

Help coordinate fundraising nights, promotions, sampling opportunities, and campus partnerships.

Content Creation

Create authentic and engaging social media content featuring the Cousins Subs brand.

Share your experiences through your public social media channels.

Collaborate with the Marketing team on content ideas and upcoming campaigns.

Capture photos and videos that may be featured across Cousins Subs marketing channels.

Marketing Support

Share insights on student trends, campus events, and opportunities.

Help promote the Cousins Club Rewards program and other marketing initiatives.

Participate in regular meetings with the Marketing team to discuss ideas, campaign performance, and upcoming opportunities.

Serve as the voice of the UW-Madison student community by providing feedback and recommendations.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at UW-Madison.

Must have completed at least one academic year as a UW-Madison student prior to the start of the position.

Active public social media presence (Instagram and TikTok).

Comfortable appearing on camera and creating engaging content.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Outgoing, dependable, self-motivated, and organized.

Passion for connecting with people and representing the Cousins Subs brand.

Preferred Qualifications

Active involvement in student organizations, clubs, athletics, Greek life, or other campus activities.

Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

Previous leadership, event planning, hospitality, customer service, or food service experience.

Experience creating content for social media platforms.

What You'll Gain

$4,000 per semester plus additional program perks.

Flexible scheduling designed to work around your class schedule.

Opportunities to participate in additional marketing initiatives, restaurant events, and community activations.

Stipend for Cousins Subs meals during the program.

Exclusive Cousins Subs apparel and branded merchandise.

Hands-on experience in marketing, content creation, event planning, and community engagement.

Work alongside experienced Marketing, HR, and Operations leaders while helping launch a first-of-its-kind campus marketing program.

Build meaningful professional relationships and expand your network.

Letter of recommendation based on performance.

Opportunity to continue beyond the semester based on performance and business needs.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is about creating genuine connections. You'll represent the Cousins Subs brand with professionalism, build meaningful relationships across campus, create engaging content, and help increase awareness through campus events, student partnerships, and creative marketing initiatives. Most importantly, you'll help shape how thousands of UW-Madison students experience Cousins Subs.

Position Details

Position Type: Part-Time Campus Brand Ambassador

Location: UW-Madison / Madison, Wisconsin

Pay: $4,000 per semester

Schedule: Approximately five flexible hours per week with opportunities for additional hours based on business needs.

Duration: Semester-long position with the opportunity to continue based on performance and business needs.

Why Join Cousins Subs?

This isn't your typical campus job.  It's an opportunity to gain real-world marketing experience, collaborate with corporate leaders, and help launch a brand-new ambassador program that has the potential to grow beyond UW-Madison. Your creativity, leadership, and campus connections will directly influence how Cousins Subs builds relationships with one of Wisconsin's largest student communities.  If you're ready to make an impact, build your resume, and become the face of Cousins Subs on campus, we'd love to hear from you.

• Currently enrolled as a UW-Madison student and have completed at least one academic year.
• Passionate about UW-Madison campus life and excited to connect with fellow students.
• Active on social media (Instagram and/or TikTok preferred) and comfortable creating engaging content.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the Cousins Subs brand professionally.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable attending campus events, student organization activities, and promotional opportunities.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate new ideas and identify opportunities to engage students.
• Reliable transportation to and from the Park & Regent Cousins Subs location and campus events is preferred.
• Previous experience in marketing, student organizations, leadership roles, content creation, or brand ambassador work is a plus, but not required.

Ready to represent a Wisconsin brand on one of the nation's most vibrant campuses? We'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application at this link along with responses to the application questions. Be prepared to share your social media handles and tell us why you're interested in becoming the inaugural Campus Brand Ambassador for Cousins Subs at UW-Madison. Selected candidates will participate in an initial phone interview followed by additional interviews with members of our Marketing and Operations teams.