Promotional Event Assistant

Minneapolis, MN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Drive mission-focused promotions by planning and executing events, engaging customers with impact stories, and representing a values-driven brand to support charitable initiatives and generate sales.

  • Event Execution: Plan and run impactful events that raise awareness for our causes.
  • Customer Engagement: Share our mission stories and connect with shoppers to drive support and sales.
  • Brand & Collaboration: Represent the mission-driven brand professionally and collaborate with teammates to amplify impact.

Job Description

Drive mission-focused promotions by planning and executing events, engaging customers with impact stories, and representing a values-driven brand to support charitable initiatives and generate sales.

  • Event Execution: Help plan and execute impactful promotional events that not only showcase products but also raise awareness for our charitable causes.
  • Customer Interaction: Engage with customers, sharing stories about our mission and how they can support our causes, while delivering exceptional service.
  • Brand Representation: Represent our mission-driven brand with professionalism and care, ensuring all promotional materials reflect our core values.
  • Sales Support: Assist in driving sales through meaningful interactions with customers while emphasizing the importance of supporting charitable initiatives.
  • Feedback Gathering: Collect customer feedback to improve event effectiveness and customer engagement, ensuring alignment with our goals.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with team members to ensure the success of each event, spreading awareness and increasing support for our initiatives.

Requirements

  • No prior experience is required
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • OutGoing and Enthusiastic
  • Team-Oriented
  • Self-Motivated

Benefits

  • Hands-On Training: Receive training on product knowledge, customer service, and sharing our mission stories.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within the company as you contribute to our mission-driven efforts.
  • Dynamic Work Environment: Work in an energetic, customer-focused environment that’s committed to social responsibility.
  • Exciting Events: Take part in high-energy events that bring our mission to life and allow you to connect with customers in a meaningful way.
Minnesota Canvas logo

Minnesota Canvas

We work exclusively with nonprofit organizations because we believe in using our skills to support missions that make a real difference. By focusing only on the nonprofit sector, we bring specialized experience, purpose-driven strategies, and a deep understanding of what it takes to build trust with the public. Every campaign we run is designed to raise awareness, inspire action, and create lasting connections between your cause and the community. This clear focus allows us to stay aligned with our values and deliver results that truly matter. Minneapolis offers a rare combination of business strength, cultural vitality, and geographic advantage that makes it an ideal home for a marketing headquarters. Strategically located in the heart of the Midwest, our city serves as a central hub with easy access to both coasts and major metro areas across the U.S. The Twin Cities continue to grow steadily, fueled by a strong foundation in commerce, healthcare, education, and professional services—all sectors that demand thoughtful, high-impact marketing. This momentum creates fertile ground for campaigns that require both strategic insight and regional reach, positioning Minneapolis as a place where our long-term success is not only possible but expected.We were founded in June of 2019 & with only 6 years in business, the organization is proud to have grown to over 150 employees in 5 different cities, with the Twin Cities being the newest branch.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
13 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
97
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.7%
Direct
42.3%
Referral
12.7%
Social
10%
Paid
2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~13

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (15% of company)