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

About CookUnity:

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, independent, and creative Brand Grassroots & Partnerships Activations Associate to support our local marketing initiatives in Austin. 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 Austin and Austin, Texas markets, with a finger on the pulse of local culture, events, and communities. Always plugged into what’s shaping Austin’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 Austin, Texas.

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.

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position

$35—$55 USD

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

A quick note for all candidates
We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief “proof of humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us:

Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com
Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page.
We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.
We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away.

If something ever feels off or you’re unsure about a message, we’d much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. We appreciate your interest in joining CookUnity — and we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.