Position Title: Research & Insights Intern
Position Location: 980 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 500 Chicago, IL 60611
Duration: July 2026 – September 2026
Pay: $25.00- $35.00/ hr
ABOUT E15
E15 Group is the advanced analytics and research consulting firm backed by Compass Group, the world’s leading food service provider. At E15, we are the spark that ignites. Our team delivers next-generation insights based on data, not hunches, to drive business in healthcare, campus, corporate, sports, entertainment, senior living, hospitality, and retail industries to help companies make forward-looking decisions to benefit their business and their guests. For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: www.e15group.com
ABOUT THE ROLE:
E15 Research & Insights Internship. July 2026 – September 2026.
You’re someone who loves spreadsheets and formulas as much as sampling a new recipe or visiting your favorite restaurant. You’re a creative problem solver, a collaborator, and an innovator. To you, there’s nothing better than uncovering the “Why?” or solving a tough problem.
If you are as passionate as we are about data, analytics, innovation, and world class hospitality, then we are looking for you!
Join us in Chicago for the internship with E15, a data analytics and information services company, and Compass Group, the largest foodservice contract company on the planet.
As an Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work with our Research & Insights team as they execute market research projects designed to uncover insights that drive our new business opportunities. You will be matched with an E15 team member and collaborate on projects for new business opportunities that are designed to uncover consumer food and beverage behaviors, such as better understanding what drives consumers to dine at their workplace or what barriers exist to purchasing food and beverage when attending a university. The position is intended to be in-person working from E15’s Home Office located in downtown Chicago, IL 2-3 days per week, with 2-3 remote workdays per week.
Responsibilities:
Analyze primary and secondary data to identify key themes and gain new insights
Monitor food and beverage trends that impact our clients
Summarize research findings in a clear and concise manner
Build polished, insightful reports for both internal and external stakeholders
Present/communicate analysis to internal stakeholders
We Have:
Exciting projects for renowned clients
A culture of genuine, kind collaborators
Approachable, intern-focused mentors
A receptive work environment that always welcomes innovative ideas
What You’ll Gain:
Experience compiling complex research
Guidance on how to best utilize quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to address business challenges
The ability to uncover key themes surfacing from research and data
Exposure to real-world projects and current client challenges
A larger network of like-minded, data-driven colleagues and mentors
Incredible experiences in an equally incredible city
You Have:
An interest in conducting research
Excellent communication and data presentation skills
Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to manage time effectively across multiple priorities
An analytical eye and can derive insights from raw qualitative and quantitative datasets
Desire to problem-solve with data
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
A collaborative work style
A curious mindset
Apply to E15 today!
E15 is a member of Compass Group USA
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At this time, employment-based visa and permanent residency sponsorship is not currently available for this position.
E15 is an equal-opportunity employer. At E15 we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
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Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next. Serving premier healthcare systems, respected educational institutions, world-renowned cultural centers, popular sporting and entertainment venues, and Fortune 500 organizations, Compass Group always finds a way to deliver excellence in nearly any vertical. Ranked No. 1 by industry peers on Fortune’s 2023 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, Compass has also earned a spot on Newsweek’s 2023 lists of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Most Trustworthy Companies and is among the Top 50 Companies Changing the World according to Fortune.
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