Junior Event Marketing Assistant
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Full-Time | Entry-Level | Weekly Pay + Uncapped Commission
Launch Your Marketing Career with Minnesota Canvas
Looking to kick-start your career in marketing, events, and customer engagement?
At Minnesota Canvas, we're growing our events team and are looking for enthusiastic, people-focused individuals to join us as Junior Event Marketing Assistants. If you're confident speaking with new people, enjoy working in lively environments, and want to develop valuable business skills, this could be the perfect opportunity.
You'll represent nationally recognised nonprofit organisations at exciting retail pop-up events and community campaigns throughout the Minneapolis area. Every day is different, offering the chance to meet new people while building practical experience in event marketing, promotions, and brand representation.
No previous experience is necessary—we provide full training, ongoing mentorship, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
What You'll Be Doing:
Represent Inspiring Causes
Promote the work of our nonprofit partners through engaging face-to-face conversations at live events.
Create Outstanding Customer Experiences
Welcome visitors, answer questions, and build genuine connections with members of the public.
Support Live Marketing Campaigns
Help execute promotional events that increase awareness and generate support for important causes.
Work Towards Performance Goals
Contribute to individual and team targets while earning uncapped commission and performance incentives.
Develop Your Skills
Take part in daily coaching, hands-on training, and professional development sessions designed to help you succeed.
Grow Within the Business
High performers have the opportunity to progress into team leadership, campaign management, and mentoring positions.
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in people with the right attitude more than the perfect résumé.
You'll be a great fit if you are:
- Friendly, confident, and comfortable speaking with new people
- Positive, motivated, and eager to learn
- Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Reliable and able to work well within a team
- Comfortable working in fast-paced event environments
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends
Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, promotions, events, fundraising, marketing, or sales is beneficial but not essential.
What You'll Receive
- Weekly pay plus uncapped commission
- Average earnings of $850-$1,150 per week, with top performers earning significantly more
- Performance bonuses and additional incentives
- Full product and campaign training
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship
- Fast-track career progression opportunities
- A supportive, energetic, and collaborative team environment
- Flexible scheduling
Why Minnesota Canvas?
At Minnesota Canvas, we believe careers are built through experience, support, and opportunity.
This role offers far more than just a job—you'll gain transferable skills in marketing, communication, relationship building, and leadership while working alongside an ambitious team that celebrates success and personal development.
If you're ready to build confidence, develop your career, and make a real impact through live event marketing, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your resume and take the first step towards an exciting career with Minnesota Canvas.
