Paid Event Marketing Opportunity for Professional College Students
Attention College Students with Customer Engagement and Event Experience!

J&L Marketing is the national leader in creating profitable events for the automotive industry. We provide marketing and advertising solutions for our clients, increasing their sales and profits and expanding their market share. We research new concepts and analyze performance data, working toward continuous campaign improvement.

Our experience and knowledge have guided thousands of dealerships to success, and we are now looking for motivated individuals to share in this remarkable achievement.  We're seeking candidates with experience as brand ambassadors and product specialists to join our dynamic team of Event Coordinators in Springfield, Galesburg, and the surrounding areas.

This opportunity is ideal for students looking to gain hands-on experience in customer engagement, event coordination, and marketing while earning competitive pay.

This Role Is a Great Fit If You Have Experience With: 

• Customer engagement or customer service roles
• Interacting confidently and professionally with the public
• Working events or assisting with event setup and coordination
• Managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Gathering feedback or basic customer information

What You’ll Do as an Event Coordinator: 

• Engage directly with customers and the dealership management team at automotive events
• Create positive, memorable customer experiences
• Support event setup, flow, and logistics
• Collect customer insights and event data
• Represent the company and dealership with professionalism
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Flexibility: 

• $25–$30 per hour for this event
• ACH direct payment
• Independent contractor role 
• Travel bonuses when applicable 
• Flexible scheduling compatible with class commitments

What We’re Looking For: 

• Strong customer engagement and communication skills 
• Professional demeanor and polished appearance 
• Reliability, punctuality, and time management 
• Ability to work independently 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Laptop or tablet with keyboard (Wi-Fi capable) 
• 18+ years old

Professional Experience You’ll Gain In: 

• Customer engagement strategies
• Event coordination and logistics
• Market research and data collection
• Professional brand representation
• Industry networking

Event Details:

• Friday, December 26th & Saturday, December 27th
• Staffing hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM on Friday (26th), and 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturday (27th)
• Availability for both days is required
• Paid virtual training (2.5 hours) will be scheduled on Monday, December 22nd

This is contract-based event work and not a traditional 9–5 position—ideal for students seeking professional experience with flexibility.

Ready to Build Professional Experience While Getting Paid?
Apply today!