Entry Level Marketing Manager

GEM • Alexandria, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We partner with leading nonprofit organizations to support community outreach, donor engagement, and mission-driven marketing campaigns through face-to-face engagement and high-impact public initiatives. We are actively hiring a Business Management Trainee to join our full-time, entry-level Leadership Development Program. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals seeking a long-term path in business management, nonprofit leadership, marketing, operations, and team development. No prior experience is required. We provide paid training, structured mentorship, and performance-based advancement opportunities, allowing you to grow into leadership roles based on merit, effort, and results—not tenure.

As a Business Management Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in:
Business operations and campaign coordination
Team leadership, coaching, and performance development
Nonprofit outreach and community engagement strategy
You will work directly on community initiatives, assist with team coordination, support outreach campaigns, and help analyze performance metrics while building foundational leadership and management skills.

Requirements

• Recent graduates or early-career professionals
• Strong communicators with leadership potential
• Team-oriented, coachable, and growth-focused
• Interested in business operations, marketing, or nonprofit leadership
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Driven by purpose, performance, and career advancement

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, or team-based environments

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured leadership and business development training
• Support community outreach events and nonprofit campaign execution
• Assist with team scheduling, staffing, and on-site operations
• Build relationships with community partners and event stakeholders
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Mentor entry-level staff and assist with team development
• Track, analyze, and report campaign performance metrics
• Represent nonprofit partners with professionalism and integrity

Benefits

• Paid training and structured leadership development program
• Fast-track career advancement into management roles
• Hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and business operations
• Direct mentorship from experienced leadership professionals
• Performance-based promotions (no seniority-based advancement)
• Exposure to national nonprofit campaigns and community initiatives
• Collaborative, high-energy, mission-driven work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree