Entry-Level Marketing & Sales Associate

TV Collective; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TV Collective in Oakland is seeking an energetic Entry-Level Marketing & Sales Associate to join our event marketing and fundraising program. You will engage with the public at events, explain campaigns, and support donors and participants through hands-on training.

This role emphasizes customer engagement, teamwork, and developing leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced, in-person environment. Paid training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree or recent graduation is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable speaking with people in person and working in a public-facing environment.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in sales, marketing, customer service, hospitality, fundraising, or events is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent nonprofit organizations and charitable campaigns at events, retail locations, community events, and other public venues.
• Engage directly with the public and communicate campaign goals in a clear, professional, and enthusiastic manner.
• Educate potential donors and supporters about fundraising initiatives and encourage participation.
• Build positive relationships with customers, donors, event attendees, and community members.
• Assist with event setup, promotion, coordination, and execution.
• Meet individual and team performance goals.
• Track customer or donor interactions and provide feedback to management.
• Participate in training sessions focused on marketing, communication, sales, leadership, and fundraising.
• Work collaboratively with team members to improve campaign results and the overall event experience.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Customer service

Fundraising

Event promotion

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree a plus

Job description

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Entry‑Level Marketing & Sales Associate to join our event marketing and fundraising team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or individuals looking to gain hands‑on experience in marketing, sales, customer engagement, and nonprofit fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Represent nonprofit organizations and charitable campaigns at events, retail locations, community events, and other public venues.

• Engage directly with the public and communicate campaign goals in a clear, professional, and enthusiastic manner.

• Educate potential donors and supporters about fundraising initiatives and encourage participation.

• Build positive relationships with customers, donors, event attendees, and community members.

• Assist with event setup, promotion, coordination, and execution.

• Meet individual and team performance goals.

• Track customer or donor interactions and provide feedback to management.

• Participate in training sessions focused on marketing, communication, sales, leadership, and fundraising.

• Work collaboratively with team members to improve campaign results and the overall event experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree or recent graduation is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Comfortable speaking with people in person and working in a public‑facing environment.

• Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Previous experience in sales, marketing, customer service, hospitality, fundraising, or events is helpful but not required.

What You Can Expect

• Paid training and ongoing professional development.

• Hands‑on experience in event marketing, fundraising, sales, and customer engagement.

• Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills.

• Team‑oriented work environment.

• Potential advancement into senior marketing, team leadership, or management positions.

Work Environment

This is generally a people‑facing, in‑person position
rather than a traditional desk‑based marketing role. Depending on the firm, associates may spend much of their time at fundraising events, community activations, retail locations, or other event venues.