Event Marketing Intern at Coalfire Systems – Chicago, Illinois
Coalfire Systems
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Coalfire Systems
Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Event Marketing Intern
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$15 - $25 an hour
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Why you'll want to join us
Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Event Marketing Intern
About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But thats not who we are thats just what we do.
We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
About the Role
At Coalfire, marketing doesn’t sit on the sidelines—we help drive pipeline, elevate our brand, and create meaningful experiences for our clients and community.
We’re looking for a Marketing Intern to support our event marketing efforts this summer, with a primary focus on RAMPCon 2026, our flagship industry conference. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves bringing order to moving pieces, and wants hands-on experience executing a high-impact event.
You won’t just be observing—you’ll be contributing directly to the planning, promotion, and execution of a marquee event.
Duration: May 4, 2026 - June 30, 2026
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience executing a large-scale, high-visibility industry event
- Exposure to an integrated, revenue-focused marketing engine
- Direct collaboration with cross-functional teams across marketing and sales
- A meaningful project (RAMPCon) you can point to and say, “I helped make that happen”
Event Planning & Execution
- Support end-to-end planning of RAMPCon, including timelines, logistics, and coordination across marketing, sales, and delivery teams
- Assist with vendor coordination, registration management, and attendee communications
- Help build and maintain run-of-show documents and internal trackers to keep everything on schedule
Website & Digital Experience
- Update and manage RAMPCon website content (agenda, speakers, event details)
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Coalfire brand standards
- Partner with internal teams to implement updates quickly and efficiently
Social & Campaign Support
- Draft and schedule social media content (primarily LinkedIn) to drive event awareness and engagement
- Support email campaign execution, including copy edits and list coordination
- Assist in tracking engagement and performance metrics
Marketing Operations & Reporting
- Help manage registration data and campaign lists
- Support reporting on event performance, including registrations and engagement
- Jump in on additional marketing initiatives as needed—this is a team sport
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail—you don’t let things slip through the cracks
- Strong written communication skills with an interest in content and social media
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly
- Proactive mindset—you’re not afraid to ask questions or take initiative
- Familiarity with LinkedIn and digital marketing basics
Bonus: Experience with tools like Cvent and Sprout Social
The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors.
Why Youll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, youll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where youll work most effectively whether youre at home or an office.
Regardless of location, youll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. Youll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And youll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.
$15 - $25 an hour
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Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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