Affiliate Marketing Specialist (Contract to Hire)
Spothero
Chicago, IL · Posted August 26, 2026
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About the job
Who we are:
At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We’re rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app or website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace.
Affiliate Marketing Specialist (Contractor):
Affiliate Marketing Specialist is a role on our Business Development team that will lead the daily execution of affiliate marketing programs under the leadership of the Affiliate Marketing Manager. This will include distribution channels like: publishers through Rakuten, card linked offers, and recurring annual events like marathons, festivals, etc. The role will ensure that SpotHero can meet customers where they’re at and embed parking in other consumer digital experiences and related offers.
This is a 9 month contract with the potential to convert to FT. The Hourly Rate is $35/hr.
What you will do:
Develop expertise in SpotHero's affiliate link syntax and apply it across affiliate marketing and business development initiatives
Test and validate affiliate links for accuracy and quality before distributing them to partners
Collaborate with Marketing on content and creative assets development
Manage and oversee the implementation of third-party partnerships for individual events
Assist with planning, tracking, organizing, and executing affiliate campaigns
Support partner communications, relationship management, and outreach
Who you are:
You’re comfortable working in spreadsheets, analyzing data and generating insights
You're detail oriented, don’t let things slip through the cracks, can manage lots of little details across multiple programs simultaneously
You’re a strong communicator, able to work well x-functionally and serve in a partner management capacity externally
You’re type-A, extremely organized, always on top of things
You’re willing to learn and master certain software and platforms that are used to execute affiliate programs
What you bring:
Previous experience in hands on execution of affiliate marketing programs
What we are offering:
A workplace recognized as CityLights award winner by 1871, 2026 Best Places To Work by BuiltIn, Most Loved Workplace Certified by the Best Practice Institute, and recipient of multiple Comparably awards, including Best Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity.
At SpotHero, we Respect Fellow Drivers by providing an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. Please let our team know of your need when you apply or as you begin interviewing with our team.
SpotHero is an equal opportunity employer. We know that a diverse workforce is the strongest workforce, and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive environment for all.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.