Marketing & Promotions Management Trainee - Entry Level

About the position

As a Marketing & Promotions Management Trainee, you’ll receive comprehensive paid training and hands-on experience across all areas of campaign operations. You’ll help run live events and retail-based promotions, represent nonprofit brands, and lead small outreach teams—all while developing the skills to grow into a full-time leadership or management position within 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-store promotions and community-based nonprofit events
• Gain cross-functional training in event marketing, public engagement, and donor acquisition
• Support day-to-day logistics of campaign sites and live events
• Take on early leadership by managing event teams and supporting outreach goals
• Collaborate with nonprofit clients and retail partners to deliver successful campaigns
• Help launch new territories and events as our campaigns expand across the West Coast

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework or degree preferred)
• Must be 18+ and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work on-site at events and in-person promotions (not remote)
• No previous experience required—just the right attitude and willingness to learn

Nice-to-haves

• Passionate about nonprofits, marketing, or community organizing
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Quick to learn, coachable, and open to feedback
• A team player who enjoys fast-paced, in-person work
• Flexible with scheduling and comfortable with travel for short-term assignments
• Committed to growing into a leadership role with a mission-focused organization

Benefits

• Paid Training with mentorship from experienced marketing and outreach leaders
• A fast-tracked career path into team leadership and management
• Travel Opportunities to support new campaigns and outreach markets
• Exposure to real-world cause marketing and brand promotion work
• A supportive, high-energy culture focused on collaboration, growth, and community impact
• Purpose-driven work that supports national and local nonprofit missions