Marketing & Events Associate

Evolv; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with performance incentives

Initial and ongoing training

Hands-on marketing and events

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Evolv is expanding its Chicago team and is seeking a Marketing & Events Associate to enhance in-person campaigns and promotional activities. This role involves direct customer interaction and supports marketing initiatives in various ways.

Ideal candidates should be engaged, dependable, and willing to learn. They'll enjoy a collaborative environment contributing to successful campaigns while gaining hands-on experience in marketing and events.

Qualifications

• Comfortable meeting and speaking with new people.
• Communicate confidently and professionally.
• Enjoy working in an active, social environment.
• Bring a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Represent client brands at events and promotional locations.
• Engage with customers and introduce current campaigns.
• Communicate key messages clearly and engagingly.
• Gather customer feedback and share insights.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Goal-oriented

Dependability

Job description

Evolv is growing our Chicago team and looking for a Marketing & Events Associate to support our in-person campaigns and promotional activity.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with people and wants practical experience across marketing, events, customer engagement, and brand representation. You’ll work directly with our campaigns, helping turn marketing ideas into conversations and positive customer experiences.

What the Role Looks Like

Your week will involve a mix of customer interaction, campaign activity, and team collaboration. Responsibilities include:

• Representing client brands at events and promotional locations
• Engaging with customers and introducing current campaigns
• Communicating key messages in a clear and engaging way
• Answering questions and helping customers understand available products or services
• Supporting the team with event and campaign execution
• Gathering customer feedback and sharing insights with the wider team
• Working toward campaign and performance goals
• Learning new approaches through regular training and coaching

What We’re Looking For

There isn’t one specific background that makes someone successful at Evolv. We’re interested in people who are engaged, dependable, and willing to learn.

You may be a strong match if you:

• Feel comfortable meeting and speaking with new people
• Communicate confidently and professionally
• Enjoy working in an active, social environment
• Bring a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Respond well to feedback and coaching
• Like working toward clear goals
• Want to continue building your professional skill set

Experience in marketing, events, hospitality, retail, sales, promotions, or other people-facing environments can transfer well into the position.

Develop Beyond the Basics

From the start, you’ll receive hands‑on training covering our campaigns, communication approach, and customer engagement process.

As you gain experience, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your skills across areas such as campaign development, sales strategy, team training, and leadership.

What Evolv Offers:

• Weekly pay with performance incentives
• Initial and ongoing training
• Hands‑on marketing and events experienceRegular coaching and development
• A collaborative, ambitious team environment
• Opportunities for increased responsibility based on performance

Interested?

If you’re ready for a marketing role that gets you involved rather than keeping you behind a desk, we’d like to hear from you.

This is a full-time, in-person opportunity based in Chicago, IL.