GPJ 2027 Ignite Coordinator

George P. Johnson Experience Marketing•Los Angeles, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ignite@GPJ Training Program is a short-term, full-time, entry-level, train-to-hire opportunity focused on immersive, hands-on experience in experiential marketing. Ignite Coordinators support task-based work on experiential marketing programs while developing their skills and capabilities. Participants work with teams executing programs and may contribute to tasks and projects across teams. GPJ aims to match participants’ interests and location preferences with available work, although a perfect match is not guaranteed. The program runs from July 6 to December 10, 2027. Participants must be available for the entire program and commit to a 40-hour work week, except holidays. Positions are based near one of GPJ’s U.S. offices in San Francisco, Austin, Nashville, Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, or Boston, depending on the position. Participants should expect to be in the office two days each week. The position pays $20–$22 per hour. Relocation assistance and housing stipends are not provided. The program offers dedicated training and support, including a targeted curriculum, detailed onboarding, software training, regular lunch-and-learn sessions, business skill development, a designated departmental mentor, peer connections, dedicated communication channels, regular one-on-one meetings with leadership, and opportunities to contribute to client work. The program welcomes recent graduates, seniors with a final internship requirement, people returning to the workforce, and individuals seeking a career change.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and within a team framework.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Ability to be proactive, maintain a positive attitude, and provide excellent customer service.
Willingness to navigate ambiguous tasks, find appropriate solutions, and seek help or advice when appropriate.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Availability for the entire program duration, July 6 to December 10, 2027.
Commitment to a full 40-hour work week, except holidays.
Ability to attend the office two days each week at the assigned office location.

Responsibilities

Support task-based work on experiential marketing programs.
Work as part of teams executing experiential marketing programs.
Contribute to tasks and projects across teams while developing overall skills and capabilities.

Benefits

Opportunities to contribute to client work.
Supportive and inclusive work environment.
A mentor in the designated department.
Peer connections with fellow participants.
Dedicated communication channels with support staff and peers.
Regular one-on-one meetings with leadership.
Targeted curriculum, detailed onboarding, software training, regular lunch-and-learn sessions, and business skill development.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Flexible time-off (FTO) policy.
Employer-matching 401(k) plan with no vesting period.
Low-contribution healthcare option.