Event & Field Marketing Coordinator-Chicagoland, Irving Park, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Event & Field Marketing Coordinator-Chicagoland, Irving Park, IL

Department : Marketing

Reports to : Regional Manager and Marketing Specialist

Term : 6-month contract January 5, 2026 – July 6, 2026

Who we are

We are a fast-growing leader in children’s programming who offer high-quality bike, soccer and swim lessons across North America.

Our mission

We inspire kids to believe in themselves.

Why you’ll love working at Pedalheads

Growth

Pedalheads has 250+ locations in 50+ cities with 3000+ amazing staff who get to teach 70,000+ children every year. Pedalheads has grown more than 50% over the past 2 years while maintaining a “love what you do” culture with considerable flexibility and opportunity for professional growth.

Culture

Our people consistently attribute their love of working at Pedalheads to the culture and team. We’re all about creating a supportive, energizing team environment with fun, friendly and driven people.

Opportunity

We are passionate about developing our people and teams to their highest potential, with a high value on trust and empowerment. Our progressive, collaborative culture and ambitious North American expansion plans translate into all kinds of career growth and development opportunities.

Purpose

By teaching fundamental skills, building confidence and igniting their sense of adventure, we can forever impact the life of a child. Pedalheads also offers a generous bursary program and give back program through annual social giving, and we are continuously working on meaningful ways to make communities better for having us there.

About the Role

We’re seeking an energetic and organized Event and Field Marketing Coordinator ready to work evenings and weekends to bring our brand to life in the communities we serve. In this role , you’ll plan and execute events, activations, and grassroots marketing initiatives that build awareness, deepen community connections, and inspire families to participate in our programs.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating memorable experiences—equally comfortable behind the scenes planning logistics and out in the field engaging directly with families, pre-schools, daycares, and other youth organizations. This hybrid position will collaborate with Regional / City Managers (RMs / CMs) and the Marketing team to ensure local marketing efforts align with broader organizational goals while leaving a strong and positive community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute field activations and local events that showcase our programs (e.g., open houses, community fairs, helmet safety demonstrations).
• Manage event logistics with relevant operations teams for event prep including venue booking, setup, staffing, and promotional materials.
• Represent the organization by attending all community events with professionalism, enthusiasm, and authenticity.
• Capture highlights, stories, and media from events and share organized files to the team post-event to support future marketing efforts.
• Order materials through our internal company storefront and keep track of marketing material inventory.

Field Marketing & Community Outreach

Content & Storytelling

Research & Insights

Operational & Regional Support

Who You Are

Qualifications

What Success Looks Like

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants for this role will be asked to complete an online application via ADP. Selected candidates will be invited to a pre-screen interview and may be asked to complete a psychometric assessment. Final-stage candidates will participate in an interview and will be required to complete a criminal background check and provide professional references.

This is a truly amazing time for Pedalheads and we’re excited to be expanding our team and creating so much opportunity and growth for both our staff and the kids that come to our camps. Apply now and find out why Pedalheads people love what we do.

Pedalheads is committed to creating and upholding a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment that is respectful and welcoming to everyone. We believe that our programs are enriched by the presence of many voices from a variety of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, political beliefs, ages, sexual identities and orientation, socio-economic backgrounds and physical and cognitive abilities.

We welcome applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. If you face any barriers to employment or require financial assistance or other accommodation during the recruitment and / or employment process, please feel free to contact the People and Culture team in confidence.

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