Summer Squad - Account Coordinator, NYC

ROLE: ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
TEAM: ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 
LOCATION: NYC  
CONTRACT TERM:  APRIL/MAY – AUGUST 2026  

SALT XC is honored to be recognized by Great Place to Work® Canadaas a Best Workplace for Today’s Youth. This distinction underscores our commitment to creating an environment where employees at all levels feel valued, can collaborate with trust, and take pride in meaningful work. At SALT XC, we champion career growth, foster innovation, and actively empower the next generation of talent, ensuring they have the support and opportunities to thrive. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW   

Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation.

Our mission is to “Earn The World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results.

We’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients.   

OUR SUMMER SQUAD   

Applications are open to current post-secondary students and recent graduates.  This is a great opportunity for a current design student seeking an accredited internship as a requirement to graduate. We also welcome applicants from historically underrepresented groups or professionals making a career transition with less than 3 years of experience looking to take the next step in their career    
   
This is a summer contract that will give you valuable exposure and skill-building opportunities within several of our departments. Salt XC’s Summer Squad will consist of a 4-month long contract, full-time hours, from April/May to August 2026, with the opportunity for a contract extension beyond this date.    

Over the duration of the program, you can expect opportunities to network, meet Salters across other departments, participate in additional Learning & Development Opportunities, and receive mentorship from those currently in their desired field. This is currently a Remote work opportunity with the opportunity to travel for event activations.   

ROLE OVERVIEW    

The Summer Squad “Accounts” Team roles are perfect for marketers who want to grow their skills as a marketing generalists through supporting experiential marketing projects. At your core, you are project and event coordinator that loves thinking about the event details. You’ll be working in a collaborative team environment on your account, bringing your project to life with the help of several other departments at Salt.  

As an Account Coordinator, no two weeks will ever be quite the same. This is a role for candidates who love a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll enjoy a mix of daily cross-collaboration remote work and in-field activation, overseeing the production and execution of activations all summer.  

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES  

Project & Operational Management 

• Support the planning and execution of activations by assisting with timelines, logistics, and day-to-day task coordination.
• Help prepare materials, schedules, and on-site needs for fast-moving programs and events. 

Vendor & Partner Management 

• Assist with vendor and supplier coordination by tracking communications, assets, and key details.
• Support on-site vendor logistics and escalate issues or questions to the Account team as needed. 

Financial Acumen 

• Track purchases, receipts, and expenses against program budgets with accuracy and organization.
• Support basic budget administration and financial wrap-up for assigned programs. 

Client Growth & Stakeholder Support 

• Build an understanding of client objectives, products, and services to support activation goals.
• Assist with meeting preparation, notes, recaps, and follow-ups to support strong client relationships. 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent active listening & time management skills.
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others internally and externally.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task if required.
• Proactive attitude with a passion for team & client satisfaction.
• High level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Passion for marketing & partnerships.  

EXTRA PERKS  

• Cell Phone Coverage: $60 per month reimbursement to keep you connected.
• Growth & Learning: A learning-driven culture with Salt Days, monthly Lunch & Learns with leadership, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to top-tier creative talent.
• Culture, Community & Connection: Team socials, Salt Giving events (culture potlucks and community volunteering), active Employee Resource Groups, and a workplace where every voice is valued.
• Celebration-First Mentality: Company events, meaningful team moments, and Salt swag. 

SALT’S VALUES     

• Salt of the Earth: We aspire to be good people. People who are humble, hardworking, honest and kind to one another. People who are fun to work with, who trust and are respectful of each other.      
• Do What's Right: We don’t believe in taking shortcuts. We believe in doing what is right, not what is easy or expected.      
• Earn It: We believe in rolling up our sleeves and not being afraid of hard work. We want to earn the respect of others, the results we deliver and the praise we receive.      
• Make things Better: We aspire to leave things better than we found them and are always looking for a better way. Great ideas come from anywhere, they come from being curious, passionate, solutions-oriented people who care deeply about what we do      
• Seek Different Perspectives: We believe in embracing difference; the perspective it brings, how it challenges us, how it spurs creativity, and its ability to make us better.         

Salt XC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability  

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $40,000–$47,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of SALT/The Kitchen’s total rewards program.