Entry Level Marketing Associate
Hiring Entry Level Marketing Associates
About us:
We take great pride in our partnership with a national charity that has been advocating for foster care children for over 50 years. Together, we are committed to providing vital care and support to help these children. In this role, you will be a valued member of our fundraising team, representing our organization at a variety of in person, high-visibility events, such as markets, restaurants, stores, and festivals, both indoors and outdoors. Your daily responsibilities will be to engage with guests, passionately share our cause, and inspire them to contribute to our cause. To excel in this position you must be extremely outgoing and not afraid to talk to strangers, as this is the main responsibility of this role.
Why join us?
- Entry level position, no college degree required
- A intro job to the marketing/sales/nonprofit field
- Immediate start dates available if hired
- Contributing to a great cause every day
- Never get bored working at multiple different locations on a weekly basis
- Performance based incentives and bonuses
- We are looking for candidates interested in being able to start a career, not just a job. We have rapid opportunities for advancements for candidates who show their great work ethic
Role responsibilities:
- Engage with individuals at various local, in person events to communicate our charity's mission and goals, and market ourselves to the public
- Set up displays and take down displays
- Participate in fundraising events both indoors and outdoors, and engage with potential donors to explain how their funds will make an impact
- Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of our charitable partners and provide accurate answers to potential donors' questions with the utmost professionalism
- Exhibit a self-motivated and competitive spirit to help raise as much money as possible
- Form strong relationships with donors
- Attend daily and weekly team meetings and actively contribute to group discussions
- Help spot new fundraising opportunities
- Attend mandatory training sessions to further enhance skills and knowledge
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required (18+)
- Must have own reliable transportation to and from events
- Must be able to work 30-40 hours
- Strong communication skills
- Genuine passion for helping people
- Interest or experience in sales and or fundraising
- Willingness to engage with members of the general public
- Must possess a self motivating drive to hit individual and team donation goals
- Must be comfortable working both indoors outdoors
- Must be comfortable standing for multiple hours at a time
Candidates who will do well in this role:
- This position is ideal for individuals with prior customer service or retail experience
- You enjoy being outside, in busy areas, at different sites each day
- You're proactive and aim to raise awareness and essential funds for nonprofits
- With dependable transportation, you're prepared to commute and work in person
- You enjoy putting yourself out there, meeting and interacting with new people