MARKETING ASSOCIATE
$20 per hourGondola
- MARKETING ASSOCIATE## •### @ChicagoBearsPosted on 2/11/2026•Gig## Job Description **About the Role** The Associate Development Program is a paid 12-month full-time (temporary) experience designed for early-career individuals or those beginning their professional careers. A bachelor’s degree, relevant certification, or a combination of related education and experience aligned with the responsibilities of the role is required. Relevant coursework, training, or equivalent experience is valued. The format allows for structured professional development and hands-on learning.As our Marketing Associate, you’ll hone your sports marketing skills by working across the department on the planning and execution of a variety of fan- and brand-building programs. Reporting into the Manager of Fan Development and Brand Marketing, your work will directly support the Marketing department’s objectives of driving growth of the Bears fan base, increasing the relevance of the Bears brand, and deepening our relationships with current fans. Candidates who are most successful in this role bring strong collaboration and communication skills, are well organized with their time and work, and offer fresh ideas and perspective on ways to grow our brand. This role works out of our headquarters, Halas Hall, located in Lake Forest, IL; however, travels throughout the greater Chicago(land) area with the ability for some remote work. In addition, the associate will be required to work all home games at our Soldier Field stadium location.2026-27 Associate Development Program Dates: Monday, June 1, 2026 – Friday, May 21, 2027Who We AreAs one of the founding franchises of the NFL, family is the core of who we are. We believe every person matters, and we can collectively achieve success through our values of respect, championship mindset, community, and perseverance. We’re different from other companies, as our vision is to be “one of one”. We strive to be a championship football organization that consistently performs at a level of excellence on and off the field. Our people represent a vast array of cultural backgrounds, human experiences and perspectives, and we believe they, collectively and as authentic individuals, are our greatest resource. Our working environment is one where your talent and contributions are valued by the organization and the community.Responsibilities* Fan Development and Brand MarketingInitiatives* Help manage the day-to-day execution of key fan development initiatives (primarily the Chicago Bears Kids Club and Baby Bears,Bears Headquarters Bars Program and watch parties, among others)* Ideate and request new content ideas that drive engagement with members of the Kids Club and Baby Bears throughout the year* Drive engagement with Bears Headquarters Bars and execute our monthly watch parties throughout the year* Manage the execution of sweepstakes and other programming that drive Club membership growth and deeper engagement with Club members* Support year-round customer service, reporting, event planning, and gameday activation for the Chicago Bears Kids Club and Baby Bears programs* Work internally to build and deploy monthly newsletters to members of the Kids Club and Baby Bears programs* Serve as the “on-site team lead” for event and game day activations for the Kids Club, Baby Bears, Bears Headquarters Bars and watch parties' programs* Manage and grow the nationwide Bears Bars database by filtering new submissions, identifying new establishments, managing giveaway items, and creating promotional strategies.* Support Fan Development and Brand Marketing with ideation and execution of net new concepts (brand marketing, retail, international) tailored to expand the brand and reach new fanbases* Marketing Department Support* Work with Fan Development and Brand Marketing as well as Integrated Marketing and Digital Marketing to ensure promotional asset needs are met to support Chicago Bears Kids Club and Baby Bears, Bears Headquarters Bars Program and watch parties* Assist in development of recaps for various Marketing initiatives, including collecting and communicating metrics* Assist in ordering, tracking, and inventory management of departmental merchandise and other resources* Occasional data entry from game days and various fan initiatives* Perform additional duties assignedQualifications* Degree in Marketing, Communications, Sport Management or related field* Strong understanding of business, brand marketing and advertising principles through school or work experience* Strong time management and organizational skills, ability to always work on multiple projects* Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including written and oral correspondence, and the ability to adapt to various personalities* Ability to complete assignments in a very detailed and thorough manner.* Basic understanding and working proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel and PowerPoint)* Exposure to or experience with email marketing software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Eloqua, Marketo, etc.) a plus* Basic HTML coding ability a plus* Prior sports experience a plus* Prior copywriting or other digital/social content development experience a plus* Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including weekends and evenings* Some travel to events within the Chicagoland area, as needed* Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time in varying weather conditions, climb up/downstairs, lift heavy objects* Reliable transportation is required for this role.What We OfferWe remain committed to upholding the standard of being a first-class organization and employer of choice.COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY PAYThe Marketing Associate is a full-time temporary position. This position is an HOURLY role. The expected hourly rate for this role is $20/per hour. Please note that due to job function, regular overtime (paid as time-and-a-half) is not expected.BENEFITS & PERKSOur Associate offerings include but are not limited to:* Core Coverage: Optional medical coverage (employer paid premium + employee paid deductible)* Flexible Work Location: Up to 2 days a week of remote work (role dependent)* Time to Recharge: 5 days of paid vacation time, 3 paid sick/mental health days plus 10 paid holidays, paid time off to volunteer* Experiences: complimentary preseason tickets for one game, ability to buy additional tickets for home & away games* Wellness: FREE breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, access to onsite fitness facilities andBearsFit, complimentary Calm app access* Connection: Social events for staff and their families, Employee Resource Groups, and more* Professional Development: complimentary LinkedIn Learning access, professional development sessions, guest speakers, mentorshipLocationOn-siteLake Forest, IllinoisPay$20/hrStart Date6/1/2026End Date5/21/2027
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