Marketing & Events Manager

Marketing Social Media & Events Full-Time Zoomies Chicago

About Zoomies Chicago

Zoomies is Chicagos premier indoor/outdoor dog park experience a one-of-a-kind destination where dogs play and people unwind. Our facility features expansive off-leash dog parks a full-service café a craft beverage bar daycare and boarding professional grooming and private runs all under one roof. Were building a team that loves dogs as much as our members do. At Zoomies every role matters from the bark rangers keeping our parks safe to the baristas fueling the humans who love them.

Position Overview

Zoomies is a visual community-driven brand and we need someone who can bring it to life online and in the neighborhood. Our Marketing Manager will own Zoomies social media presence plan and execute community events manage local partnerships and help drive membership growth through creative content and outreach. Youll be based at Zoomies full-time present in the park and at events to capture content and stay connected to the brand youre building. Youll report directly to leadership and have a meaningful seat at the table as we grow.

What Youll Do

• Own and manage Zoomies social media channels (Instagram TikTok Facebook) content creation scheduling engagement and growth strategy
• Create compelling photo and video content by being present at the park during high-traffic hours; capture authentic moments of dogs members and the Zoomies experience
• Plan and execute community events including member appreciation nights dog-friendly pop-ups breed meetups charity partnerships and seasonal events
• Develop and execute local marketing campaigns flyers partnerships with pet-adjacent businesses neighborhood outreach and influencer collaborations
• Manage Zoomies email marketing program: write and send newsletters promotional announcements and member communications
• Track and report on social and marketing performance metrics; make data-informed adjustments to strategy
• Support membership sales through campaigns promotions referral programs and conversion-focused content
• Coordinate with Customer Success and Operations teams to align marketing messaging with the on-the-ground experience
• Manage marketing budget; coordinate with vendors photographers and print/design partners as needed

Schedule

Primary Base: Zoomies Chicago full-time on-site

Staffing Note: This role offers the potential for a hybrid model combining on-site days for high-impact member engagement and content creation with remote days dedicated to event and partnership program development

What Were Looking For

• 2 years of social media management and content creation experience; brand or agency background welcome
• Strong visual eye and proficiency with photo/video editing tools (Adobe Suite CapCut Canva or similar)
• Proven ability to grow a social media following and drive engagement organically
• Event planning or coordination experience is required
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects simultaneously without close supervision
• Exceptional written communication skills; ability to write in a warm on-brand voice
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp Klaviyo or similar)
• Dog owner or dog-obsessed human preferred authenticity matters for our brand
• Based in Chicago; comfortable being at the park regularly for content capture
• Dog-friendly personality is non-negotiable youll be working around dogs every single day

Benefits

• Health dental and vision insurance (eligible full-time employees)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee discounts on cafe bar and grooming services

Equal Opportunity & Legal Disclosures

Zoomies Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. Employment at Zoomies Chicago is at-will meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills efforts duties responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. Job responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of management. Zoomies Chicago participates in E-Verify. Upon hire we will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process should contact us at

Required Experience:

Manager