Brand Activations & Partnerships Associate (Part-Time/Freelance)

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, independent, and creative Brand Grassroots & Partnerships Activations Associate to support our local marketing initiatives in New York. This freelance/part-time role is perfect for someone with a passion for brand marketing, event execution, and community engagement—who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make big things happen on a small scale.

You will represent the CookUnity brand in the community, forge strategic hyper-local partnerships, and organize unique brand activations that drive awareness and customer acquisition.

If you’re someone who loves incredible food and is passionate about the culinary world, that energy will shine through in everything you do—and we believe it’s one of the most powerful ways to create authentic, memorable experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a local brand ambassador, embodying and promoting the CookUnity brand at events, pop-ups, and community activations.
• Identify and initiate local partnerships with businesses, communities, influencers, and organizations.
• Organize and execute small-scale brand activations, events, and sampling opportunities.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support guerrilla marketing efforts—creative, low-budget, high-impact campaigns.
• Help brainstorm and implement social media content ideas during events and activations.
• Work autonomously to handle event logistics, scheduling, and coordination with limited oversight.
• Be prepared to work evenings and weekends, as needed, based on event timing or opportunities.

Qualifications:

• A can-do attitude with a scrappy, independent, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable with pitching and representing the brand in professional settings.
• Ability to problem-solve in the moment, stay organized, and juggle multiple tasks.
• A creative thinker with a strong eye for detail, especially for social content and event aesthetics.
• Strong sense of professionalism—you’ll be the face of CookUnity in your community.
• Must be comfortable working with minimal support, and independently managing logistics from planning to execution.
• Well-versed in New York City and State markets, with a finger on the pulse of local culture, events, and communities. Always plugged into what’s shaping New York’s cultural conversation.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in brand marketing, public relations, event planning, or field marketing
• Prior exposure to guerrilla marketing, grassroots campaigns, or local brand activations is a big bonus.
• Local to New York City

Opportunities:

• Work alongside some of CookUnity’s award-winning chefs and help bring their food to more people.
• Make an impact on a fast-growing food tech company that’s reshaping the future of chef-led dining.
• Flexible, freelance-friendly schedule with the ability to own your projects and be creative.
• Join a mission-driven brand with a growing community of passionate food lovers and makers.