2026 Ignite Coordinator - AI & Automation

GPJ•Detroit, NY

6d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

HEY YOU! YES, YOU. Are you passionate, driven, and looking for an interactive, supportive, ACTUALLY educational, entry-level job experience? Are you hungry to learn what it takes to maintain the #1 global experiential marketing agency in the world? Fantastic. We’ve been looking for you. The Ignite@GPJ Training Program is an entry-level, train-to-hire job opportunity focused on immersive, hands-on experiences. Gain invaluable insight from industry professionals who offer dedicated training and support to prepare you for future roles and opportunities. If you’re an open-minded and motivated team player looking for your next starting line, this short-term, full-time job in the experiential marketing industry was meant to find you. What WE Bring to the Table The Ignite@GPJ Program is invested in helping you advance your career in Experiential Marketing. You’ll have access to: Opportunities to contribute to client work A supportive and inclusive work environment A mentor in your designated department Peer connections with your fellow Ignitors Dedicated communication channels with your support and peers Regular 1:1 meetings with leadership We provide masterclass experiential skill-building thanks to our targeted curriculum, detailed onboarding, software training, regular lunch-and-learn training sessions, and business skill development. Are you a technical problem-solver who speaks "Human"? We’re looking for a future leader to help us build the next generation of experiential marketing. As an Ignite Coordinator on our AI & Automation team , you won’t just be watching from the sidelines; you’ll be digging into complex data, exploring new AI architectures, and helping us automate the workflows that power the world’s biggest brand experiences. You’re the right fit if you: Geek out on tech: You have a solid technical foundation in AI and coding (Python, JavaScript, etc.) with a hunger to stay "ahead of trends." Connect the dots: You can translate technical complexity into clear, actionable ideas for stakeholders at all levels. Thrive in the "gray": You’re comfortable with ambiguity and ready to jump into fast-paced, real-world projects from day one. Focus on the "Why": You understand that technology is only as good as the human experience it creates. The Technical "Igniter" We are looking for a builder who doesn’t just use AI but understands the plumbing behind it. You’ll stand out if you have experience in the following areas: LLM & RAG Development (A Plus): You have moved beyond basic prompting and are experimenting with Large Language Model (LLM) development or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to build smarter, context-aware applications. Coding Mastery: You have the foundational programming skills to not just conceptualize an idea, but to build, script, and iterate on it independently. Agentic Workflows: You have a "hacker" mindset and are comfortable exploring tools like Claude Code or OpenClaw to accelerate technical tasks and autonomous development. Orchestration & Automation: You understand how to connect disparate systems and build complex logic flows using platforms like n8n to drive business efficiencies. Cloud & Innovation: You have a foundational interest in Google Cloud ecosystems and follow cutting-edge research like Google Antigravity to solve complex architectural challenges. And Where You’ll Get to Do It These positions are located near one of our US Offices (San Francisco, Austin, Nashville, Detroit, New York, or Boston), depending on the position. Participants should expect to be in the office 2 days each week. The position pays $20-22 per hour. We do not provide relocation assistance or housing stipends. What You Need to Know for Next Steps The Ignite Program runs from July 7 to December 11, 2026 with a commitment to a full 40-hour work week (except holidays!). You must be available to work the entire program duration. We do not accept late-start/early-end participants. For the 2026 program, we will begin interviews in January 2026, with selections made by April 2026. Please submit your application, including your office location preference, to express your interest and we will connect in January once we start the interview process. There is no relocation stipend , so please select a location that makes sense for your personal situation. Who We Are GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that are transforming industries and bringing the most respected brands to life in powerfully, exciting ways. We are a part of the Project Worldwide family. An independent, employee-owned global network of complementary, wholly owned agencies. You read that “employee-owned” part, right? You heard us correctly. You work hard, she works hard, we all work hard… we all succeed and reap the rewards. We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – providing our employees with an ownership interest. We thought you would want to know that. In fact, there is a lot more you would want to know about us, like our FTO policy (no more “accruing” time off), our employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period), and our low contribution healthcare option. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity first and we can fill you in on our perks & benefits later. GPJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, GPJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GPJ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.

Requirements

Geek out on tech: You have a solid technical foundation in AI and coding (Python, JavaScript, etc.) with a hunger to stay "ahead of trends."
Connect the dots: You can translate technical complexity into clear, actionable ideas for stakeholders at all levels.
Thrive in the "gray": You’re comfortable with ambiguity and ready to jump into fast-paced, real-world projects from day one.
Focus on the "Why": You understand that technology is only as good as the human experience it creates.

Nice To Haves

LLM & RAG Development (A Plus): You have moved beyond basic prompting and are experimenting with Large Language Model (LLM) development or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to build smarter, context-aware applications.
Coding Mastery: You have the foundational programming skills to not just conceptualize an idea, but to build, script, and iterate on it independently.
Agentic Workflows: You have a "hacker" mindset and are comfortable exploring tools like Claude Code or OpenClaw to accelerate technical tasks and autonomous development.
Orchestration & Automation: You understand how to connect disparate systems and build complex logic flows using platforms like n8n to drive business efficiencies.
Cloud & Innovation: You have a foundational interest in Google Cloud ecosystems and follow cutting-edge research like Google Antigravity to solve complex architectural challenges.