Field Marketing & Community Partnerships
ATTN: Must reside in Herriman, Utah or surrounding area despite hiring location listed as Frisco, Texas. Only individuals in the Herriman, Utah area should apply.
Location: Herriman, UT & Surrounding Area
Company: Layne’s of Utah
Type: Part-time 10-15 hours per week (Local, In-Market Role)
About Layne’s Chicken Fingers
Layne’s Chicken Fingers is a fast-growing, cult-favorite chicken brand known for bold flavors, craveable sauces,
and a strong sense of community. As we continue expanding in Salt Lake City, we’re looking for a local,
relationship-driven marketer who lives and breathes community connection.
Role Overview
The Field Marketing & Community Partnerships position is responsible for building authentic, long-term
relationships within the Salt Lake City community to drive brand awareness, trial, and local loyalty. This role is
highly hands-on and outward facing, focused on partnerships with schools, places of worship, youth sports
organizations, local businesses, and community groups.
This is not a desk job — it’s a people-first role for someone who loves showing up, building connections, and
making Layne’s a recognizable and trusted local brand.
Key Responsibilities
Community Partnerships & Outreach
- Establish and maintain relationships with:
- Local schools (PTAs, teachers, administrators)
- Youth sports leagues and teams
- Churches, temples, mosques, and other places of worship
- Local businesses and neighborhood organizations
- Nonprofits and community groups
- Identify partnership opportunities such as fundraisers, spirit nights, catering opportunities, sponsorships
- Serve as the primary local brand ambassador for Layne’s in Salt Lake City
Relationship Management
- Build trust-based, long-term partnerships rather than one-off transactions
- Maintain a local contact database and partnership pipeline
- Follow up consistently to grow repeat engagement and referrals
Local Activations & Events
- Plan and execute grassroots marketing initiatives including:
- School and youth sports fundraisers
- Community nights and local give-backs
- Grand openings, store celebrations, and pop-ups
- Tabling, sampling, and local event participation
- Coordinate with store teams to ensure seamless execution and strong in-store experience
Brand Representation
- Ensure Layne’s brand values, voice, and hospitality standards are reflected in all local interactions
- Collect community feedback and insights to share with the broader marketing team
- Support local social media and influencer efforts as needed
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in field marketing, community marketing, brand activation, or local partnerships
- Strong existing ties or familiarity with the Salt Lake City community is a major plus
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends as needed for events and community functions
- Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What Success Looks Like
- Layne’s is recognized as an active, supportive local brand in Salt Lake City
- Strong, repeat partnerships with schools, youth sports, and community organizations
- Consistent flow of local events, fundraisers, and community activations
- Increased local awareness and traffic of Layne’s in Utah
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Layne’s was established in College Station in 1994. After years of perfecting our craft, we’re ready to graduate to bigger markets and we’d love for you to come with us.
We are looking for GREAT people! Huge emphasis on great! Our team is full of positive, friendly, hard working individuals and we strive to keep it that way. It is a huge part of what makes us such a great place to work.
Our promise is like our concept, it’s simple. We only serve four main products: Soon to be Famous™ Chicken Fingers, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Secret Sauce and Texas Toast. This allows us to provide the best quality food with the most efficient service. Check out our available positions, if you’d like to join the team.
