Talent First
Clients are the priority, and so is a workplace where motivated people can grow. Expectations are clear, responsibility is real and advancement is visible.
Careers
Work on events people talk about on the drive home.
We are a small Hartford production team with a deep bench of event crew. We hire people who like a plan, stay calm when it changes, and want to see the brands and causes we represent do well.
Why Thrive
Real responsibility, real events, a real weekend after the event.
You See the Whole Project
Everyone attends kickoffs and debriefs. Coordinators and interns are on site, not back at the office.
Hartford, On Purpose
Easy access when driving or taking public transport, on-site parking, and a client list that keeps your work in the community you live in.
Room to Grow
Coordinators become producers here. We promote from the roster first and post externally second.
How we develop people
Capable people build strong brands.
Results come from disciplined execution, professional development and accountability at every level, not from hype. So we invest in the people first.
Structured Training
New hires start with hands-on training on real campaigns and real events, coached from day one on planning, communication and performance.
Coaching and Mentorship
Every new team member is paired with an experienced lead who gives direct feedback through training and beyond. Development follows your strengths and goals.
A Team Driven Culture
Shared goals, accountability and people who show up for each other. We celebrate wins together and learn from the misses together.
Open roles
Six ways to join the team.
Don’t see your role? Apply anyway with a note about what you would want to do here. We are always open to conversations with top talent.
Event Assistant
Event Assistant
You will play an important part in bringing events to life at Thrive Hartford. From initial planning and coordination to on-site execution, you will help ensure every event runs smoothly and creates a memorable experience for guests. With strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset and a passion for hospitality, you will help deliver engaging and successful events from start to finish.
What you’ll do
- Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of a variety of events
- Collaborate with clients and team members so every event detail is organized and carried out effectively
- Support event promotion and marketing through various channels to increase awareness, attendance and engagement
- Provide excellent guest services by welcoming attendees, responding to inquiries and creating a positive event experience
- Assist with on-site operations, including registration, guest coordination, setup and troubleshooting
- Help evaluate event success by collecting attendee feedback, supporting post-event follow-up and identifying opportunities for improvement
What you bring
- An understanding of event marketing, promotional strategies and upselling techniques that increase attendance, engagement and revenue
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working collaboratively with clients, guests and team members
- A customer-focused mindset and a genuine commitment to exceptional hospitality and guest satisfaction
- A proactive, adaptable attitude and the ability to stay organized, think on your feet and handle challenges as they arise
Business Development Representative
Business Development Representative
You will play a key part in driving growth for the brands Thrive Hartford represents by identifying new business opportunities and building meaningful relationships with their potential customers. Through proactive outreach, strategic prospecting and effective communication, you will introduce prospects to each client’s offering and book the meetings that move them forward.
What you’ll do
- Identify and connect with potential business clients through outbound calls, emails, in-person meetings and other prospecting strategies
- Research prospective clients, industries and competitors to understand business needs and identify new opportunities
- Generate qualified leads, build meaningful business relationships and schedule appointments
- Collaborate with senior sales managers to develop and refine outreach strategies and improve overall sales efforts
- Maintain accurate records of prospect interactions, follow-ups and client information in the CRM
- Stay informed on industry trends, market developments and competitor activity to communicate the value of each client’s offering
- Consistently work toward meeting and exceeding weekly and monthly business development goals
What you bring
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage and build relationships with prospective clients
- A motivated, goal-oriented mindset with a desire to achieve and exceed performance targets
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, prioritizing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive, self-driven approach with a strong interest in sales, business development and professional growth
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Previous experience in sales, customer service or a related field is a plus, but not required
- Familiarity with CRM platforms and the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
Fundraising Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
You will play an important part in supporting the fundraising efforts of the nonprofit organizations partnered with Thrive Hartford. Through experiential marketing events, community outreach and face-to-face engagement, you will connect with individuals, share the missions of our nonprofit clients and inspire meaningful contributions. Your ability to build relationships, communicate with passion and create memorable interactions will help generate funding and expand support for causes that make a difference.
What you’ll do
- Represent nonprofit clients at experiential marketing events, community activations and promotional campaigns
- Engage with the public through face-to-face conversations to raise awareness of nonprofit missions, programs and initiatives
- Educate potential donors on the impact of charitable contributions and encourage financial support
- Secure donations and recurring contributions by building genuine connections and communicating the importance of each cause
- Create a welcoming, engaging experience for event attendees while fostering meaningful conversations with potential supporters
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet fundraising goals and maximize donor engagement at events
- Track donor interactions, fundraising progress and campaign results to help evaluate overall performance
- Maintain a strong understanding of each nonprofit’s mission, fundraising initiatives and campaign objectives
What you bring
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and connect with people from diverse backgrounds
- A passion for community involvement, charitable causes and making a positive impact
- Strong persuasion and relationship-building skills, turning conversations into meaningful donor commitments
- A motivated, goal-oriented mindset with the ability to work toward and exceed fundraising targets
- Confidence in public-facing, fast-paced, event-based settings
- Strong teamwork, adaptability and problem-solving skills
- Previous experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, marketing or community outreach is a plus, but not required
Brand Ambassador
Brand Ambassador
You will serve as the face of the brands and organizations represented by Thrive Hartford. Through experiential marketing events, promotional campaigns and direct customer engagement, you will help increase brand awareness, create meaningful connections and deliver memorable experiences. Your enthusiasm, communication skills and ability to connect with diverse audiences will play an important role in building brand recognition, generating interest and supporting overall marketing and sales initiatives.
What you’ll do
- Represent brands and organizations at experiential marketing events, retail locations, community activations and promotional campaigns
- Engage with potential customers and the public to increase brand awareness, communicate key messaging and generate interest in products and services
- Conduct product demonstrations and explain features, benefits and offerings in an approachable, engaging way
- Support event marketing by assisting with setup, promotional displays, distributing materials and creating an inviting atmosphere
- Build positive relationships with customers through face-to-face interactions, answering questions and providing exceptional service
- Assist promotional and sales initiatives by generating leads, encouraging engagement and supporting individual and team goals
- Gather customer feedback and track engagement to help evaluate campaign performance and identify improvements
- Support brand visibility through social media engagement, content sharing and other promotional efforts as needed
What you bring
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and connect with people from diverse backgrounds
- A positive, outgoing personality and enthusiasm for representing brands and interacting with the public
- An interest in marketing, branding, promotions and experiential marketing
- Excellent customer service skills, focused on positive and memorable customer experiences
- A motivated, goal-oriented mindset, able to work independently and contribute to team objectives
- Strong organizational skills, adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, event-based environment
- Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, sales or event marketing is a plus, but not required
Marketing Intern
Marketing Intern
You will gain valuable experience in experiential marketing, event coordination, brand promotion and campaign development while supporting Thrive Hartford’s marketing initiatives. You will work alongside our team to help plan and execute engaging marketing campaigns, coordinate promotional events and create memorable brand experiences. This is an opportunity for someone passionate about marketing, creativity and community engagement to develop practical skills, contribute fresh ideas and gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What you’ll do
- Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of experiential marketing campaigns, promotional events and brand activations
- Support the development of creative marketing strategies that increase brand awareness, audience engagement and campaign visibility
- Help coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, setup, promotional materials and on-site execution
- Assist with creating marketing content for social media, email campaigns and other promotional platforms
- Research industry trends, target audiences and competitor activity to identify new marketing opportunities
- Support brand promotion by helping develop campaign messaging, promotional materials and event presentations
- Monitor event and campaign performance by collecting data, tracking engagement and gathering audience feedback
- Collaborate with team members across marketing, events and business development so campaigns are executed effectively
- Contribute creative ideas and recommendations to improve future marketing initiatives and event experiences
What you bring
- A strong interest in marketing, advertising, public relations, event planning or experiential marketing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to contribute creative ideas and communicate effectively
- Strong organizational and time management skills, managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging marketing campaigns and memorable event experiences
- Familiarity with social media platforms and an interest in content creation, digital marketing and brand development
- A proactive, adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
- The ability to work collaboratively in a team while taking initiative on individual projects
- Previous experience in marketing, customer service, event coordination or social media is a plus, but not required
Account Manager
Account Manager
You will be the day-to-day owner of a portfolio of client relationships at Thrive Hartford, for both the nonprofit partners of Thrive Gives and the brands represented by Thrive Builds. From kickoff through the final recap, you will make sure every campaign is delivered as promised, every result is reported clearly and every client has a reason to come back for the next one.
What you’ll do
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, from kickoff and planning through delivery and recap
- Translate client goals into campaign briefs, staffing plans and timelines the production team can run
- Track results, budgets and milestones, and report them to clients in plain language
- Coordinate between clients, brand ambassadors, event assistants and vendors so nothing falls between people
- Identify renewal and expansion opportunities and lead the conversation about the next campaign
- Resolve issues quickly and professionally, on event day and in between
What you bring
- Two or more years of experience in account management, client services, event production or sales
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to lead client meetings and present results
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to run several campaigns at once
- A customer-first mindset and a genuine interest in both charitable causes and brand growth
- Comfort with CRM tools, budgets and reporting
Your path at Thrive
What to expect, from first conversation to first promotion.
We are transparent about expectations. Here is how hiring, onboarding, training and advancement work.
Step 1
Interview
An introductory conversation, then one or two discussions about your goals, strengths and long-term fit.
Step 2
Onboarding and Training
No prior experience required. Your first weeks are structured: tools, introductions and expectations on day one, then practical, immersive training shadowing an experienced lead on real events and campaigns before you own work yourself.
Step 3
Settle into Your Position
Build confidence in your role, take on the full responsibilities of the position and make it your own, with your lead there to back you up.
Step 4
Advancement
We promote from within. Advancement is driven by consistency, performance and leadership development.
Careers FAQ
Questions we get in every interview.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Our entry-level roles assume none. We look for reliability, clear communication and a willingness to learn on your feet.
What does training look like?
You shadow an experienced lead on real events and campaigns in your first weeks, then take on responsibility as you earn it.
Can I grow in the company?
Yes. We promote from within first and post externally second. Event assistants become coordinators and producers; representatives become account leads.
What is the company’s mission statement?
To produce events and campaigns people are still talking about on the drive home, with structure, training and accountability behind every one. For nonprofits, that means money and awareness raised. For brands, that means customers won, one conversation at a time.
What are the company’s values?
Local by default, budgets are promises, measure everything, and people first. Hartford vendors and venues come first, a line-item budget is treated as a contract, every event is judged by what it did, and the people representing a brand or a cause are ours: hired for attitude, trained on the job and promoted from within.
How do you choose if I work with the Thrive Gives or Thrive Builds team?
We talk about it in your interviews. Some roles sit with one team: fundraising coordinators are Thrive Gives and business development representatives are Thrive Builds. Brand ambassadors, event assistants, interns and account managers work across both, and we place you where your strengths and interests fit, with room to move as you grow.
How does compensation work?
Pay depends on the role and your experience. We explain exactly how yours would work during the interview, before any offer.
Where and when do we work?
Our office is in the Parkville area of Hartford at the New Park Office and Conference Center, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Most events run during the day, with some weekend work for 5Ks and festivals. Events take place across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
What is the interview process?
An introductory conversation, then one or two discussions about your goals, strengths and long-term fit. We tell you where you stand after each step.
Apply
Tell us about yourself.
A short note and a résumé are enough. For assistant and coordinator roles, mention one event you worked and what you would do differently. For ambassador roles, tell us your availability.
- Careers email
- [email protected]
- What to expect
- We do our best to respond to every inquiry within two business days. A member of our hiring team will reach out via phone to discuss your application and schedule an introductory interview.
- Equal opportunity
- Thrive Hartford hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
Not hiring for your role yet?
Send a note anyway. The roster is how most people end up on the team.