HirexHire is hiring: Associate, Events & Experience Producer in Elk Grove Villag

ABOUT US

HirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.

We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth which need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.

OUR CLIENT

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Consumer Staple Products, Cannabis

Company Size: 4,000+ Employees

What They Do: Our client in the cannabis industry currently operates in a quarter of the country with double-digit retail locations and a triple-digit growth rate making them one of the fastest-growing companies in North America. As they avidly tackle nationwide development with cultivation facilities, dispensaries, and their headquarters in Chicago – the demand to fill their teams is at an all-time high.

THE ROLE

Our client is seeking an Associate Events & Experiences Producer to support the planning and execution of high-impact events and brand activations. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver experiences that strengthen brand recognition and engagement in key markets. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in fast-paced environments, with a passion for creating memorable events that connect with customers, partners, and stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support large-scale event planning from concept through execution, including timelines, vendor coordination, budgets, and logistics.

• Partner with regional and functional teams to ensure seamless planning, alignment, and delivery of event objectives.

• Serve as a key point of contact for staffing agencies, production partners, vendors, and even stakeholders.

• Oversee asset and merchandise requests, ensuring creative briefs and deliverables align with brand goals.

• Travel to support live event execution, including occasional short-notice assignments, nights, or weekends.

• Prepare event briefs, recaps, and quarterly reports to capture results, insights, and KPIs for leadership.

• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to plan and coordinate content, communications, and promotional materials.

• Drive process improvement by helping develop SOPs and workflows, while remaining flexible to evolving business needs.

WHAT YOU WILL LIKELY NEED

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in events, marketing, brand, or related roles.

• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to plan and execute events of varying scales and complexity.

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, knowledge of Monday.com a plus.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with sound judgement and problem-solving skills.

• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass any required background checks.

• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.

• Ability to travel up to 30% and work nights/weekends up to 40% as needed.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age.

• This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, requiring 2-3 days in-office per week.