Nonprofit Outreach Associate - Leadership Development Program

Midtown Manhattan, NYC | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | W2 Employee

Starting Earnings: $650-$1,200/week + Uncapped Performance Bonuses

Launch Your Career Through Sales

Our Values

At Traffic, we believe every successful career starts with learning how to communicate, build relationships, solve problems, and create value for others.

That's why we don't treat this as "just another sales job."

Whether you're looking to build a long-term career in sales and leadership, gain real-world business experience before graduate school, strengthen your resume before transitioning into another industry, or simply develop skills that will make you more valuable in any profession, this opportunity is designed to accelerate your growth.

Sales teaches you how to confidently communicate, influence decisions, manage relationships, think strategically, and perform under pressure—skills that transfer into virtually every career path, from business and marketing to law, healthcare, entrepreneurship, finance, and nonprofit leadership.

If you're willing to work hard, stay coachable, and challenge yourself, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and opportunities to help you grow.

Who We Are

Traffic is a sales and marketing firm specializing in face-to-face customer acquisition, community outreach, and experiential campaigns.

We partner with nationally recognized nonprofit organizations and help them grow support through direct, in-person conversations. In a world full of digital advertising and automated messages, we believe genuine human interaction still creates the strongest results.

Our people are the reason we grow. We invest heavily in training, leadership development, and internal promotion because we know great leaders are built, not born.

What You Will Do

Let's be transparent:

This is a face-to-face sales and fundraising role.

You'll spend your day interacting directly with members of the public at events, pop-up campaigns, community outreach locations, and high-traffic environments throughout the NYC area.

Your responsibilities will include:

Representing nonprofit partners professionally and enthusiastically

Starting conversations with new people throughout the day

Educating potential supporters about campaigns and causes

Securing donations and recurring support for nonprofit organizations

Meeting individual and team performance goals

Learning sales psychology, communication techniques, and leadership skills

Participating in daily coaching, training, and development sessions

Contributing to a positive, high-performance team culture

Who Will Do Well:

Enjoy meeting and talking to new people

Want to develop professional communication and sales skills

Prefer a fast-paced environment over sitting behind a desk

Are competitive and motivated by goals

Value personal growth and continuous learning

Want a clear path toward leadership opportunities

Understand that success comes from effort, consistency, and attitude

No previous sales experience is required.

We provide hands-on training from day one.

Many of our top performers come from:

Retail

Customer Service

Hospitality

Restaurants and Bars

Events

Athletics

Recent College Graduates

Internship Programs

Leadership Organizations

If you've worked with people, solved problems, handled pressure, or delivered great customer experiences, you'll likely have skills that transfer well.

Leadership Development Program. || Performance creates opportunity.

Our leadership track is designed for individuals who demonstrate strong work ethic, consistent results, and a commitment to personal development.

You'll gain exposure to:

Sales Strategy

Team Development

Campaign Management

Client Relations

Recruiting and Interviewing

Business Operations

Leadership and Coaching

We promote from within whenever possible.

What We Offer

Paid training and ongoing mentorship

Weekly performance-based bonuses

Leadership development program

Advancement opportunities based on merit

National and international travel opportunities

Health care assistance program

Energetic, team-oriented work environment

Real-world business experience that translates across industries

Why This Experience Matters

The ability to confidently communicate, build relationships, and generate results will benefit you regardless of where your career ultimately leads.

Some team members build long-term careers with us. Others use the experience, skills, and professional development gained here as a springboard into graduate programs, corporate careers, entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, marketing, finance, and other industries.

Either way, you'll leave with experience that employers value and skills that remain relevant throughout your career.

Next Steps

We're actively hiring and looking to fill positions immediately.

If you're ready to develop professional skills, challenge yourself, and gain experience that can accelerate your future career, apply today.

Qualified applicants can expect to hear from our recruitment team within 24-48 business hours regarding the next steps in the interview process.