Entry-Level Business Development & Leadership Trainee

Tri-Valley Collective; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Valley Collective is seeking motivated individuals for a Business Development & Leadership Trainee role in Hayward, CA. No prior years of experience are required; you will gain practical exposure to marketing campaigns, community engagement, and daily operations.

You’ll learn from experienced colleagues, receive hands-on training, and progressively take on new responsibilities as you develop leadership and organizational skills. A strong work ethic and curiosity are encouraged.

Qualifications

• No minimum years of experience required; curiosity and initiative are valued.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are important.
• Willingness to learn marketing, outreach, and leadership concepts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on training in marketing, outreach, and campaign operations.
• Support daily campaign activities and help teams meet objectives.
• Develop professional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Learn to organize tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and solve problems.
• Assist with campaign planning, performance tracking, and team coordination.
• Observe leadership practices and apply feedback to development.
• Take on additional responsibilities as skills progress.
• Build a foundation in business development, team leadership, and operations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Communication

Coachable

Team player

Education

No degree required

Job description

Full-Time | Entry-Level | Professional Development | Growth Potential

Ambitious? Start Building Your Future Here.

You don't need years of experience to start developing leadership skills. You need curiosity, initiative, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to grow.

We're looking for motivated individuals interested in learning how marketing campaigns, community engagement, team collaboration, and business operations work together. As a Business Development & Leadership Trainee, you'll gain practical experience while learning from experienced team members and gradually taking on new responsibilities.

This opportunity is designed for individuals who want more than an entry-level title—they want to build skills that can support their long-term career goals.

What You'll Learn and Do

• Participate in hands-on training in marketing, outreach, and campaign operations.
• Support daily campaign activities and help teams work toward shared objectives.
• Develop professional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Learn how to organize tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and solve problems.
• Assist with campaign planning, performance tracking, and team coordination.
• Observe effective leadership practices and apply feedback to your development.
• Take on additional responsibilities as your skills and performance progress.
• Build a foundation in business development, team leadership, and operations.

Who We're Looking For

• Self-motivated individuals who take initiative.
• Strong communicators who enjoy collaborating with others.
• Candidates who are coachable, dependable, and eager to improve.
• People interested in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, or leadership.
• Individuals comfortable learning in a hands-on, goal-oriented environment.

A business degree and previous management experience are not required. Customer service, retail, hospitality, student organizations, sports, volunteering, and other team-based experiences can all help prepare you for this role.

Professional Growth

• Practical exposure to marketing and business operations.
• Guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop organizational and leadership skills.
• Increasing responsibility based on demonstrated performance.
• Potential progression into campaign coordination, team leadership, or management opportunities as business needs allow.

If you're motivated to learn, ready to challenge yourself, and excited to build your professional future,