PLCB Marketing Analyst Trainee
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA, United States
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-46181-02330
Department
Liquor Control Board
Division
LC Off of Dir Talent
Opening Date
04/06/2026
Closing Date
4/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
02330
Position Number
00122436
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00268215
Worksite Address
910 Capital Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17124
Contact Name
Rita Jones
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Talent Management and Organizational Development/Marketing Communications, Branding, and Design (MCBAD)
THE POSITION
Are you ready to launch a new career? The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Analyst Trainee with a strong interest in advertising, retail merchandising, content creation, and branding to participate in its Management Trainee Program.
As a participant in the Management Trainee Program, you will be joined by other trainees in a year-long program which includes group and on-the-job training, workshops, and project teams that will provide insight into the different business areas within the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
Apply today to begin building a rewarding marketing career while helping strengthen the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's workforce.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
You will receive individualized training and practical work assignments from different rotational supervisors during the program year. These rotations will occur in multiple work settings and give you exposure to a broad variety of issues and activities.
During these rotations, you will collaborate with experienced professionals while developing practical skills in creating and evaluating marketing initiatives. Additionally, you will learn and assist with evaluating the effectiveness of promotions and campaigns, supporting the development of point-of-sale signage and other promotional and educational materials, creating website content, supporting digital marketing efforts, applying brand standards to store layouts, reviewing planograms and supporting merchandising initiatives, and more. Upon successful completion of the Management Trainee Program, you will be promoted to a permanent Marketing Analyst.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the
position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree;
or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements: You must meet the
PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the
link
and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not
be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date .
Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the
Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers
for additional information.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to
www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html
and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test
once
for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-46181-02330
Department
Liquor Control Board
Division
LC Off of Dir Talent
Opening Date
04/06/2026
Closing Date
4/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
02330
Position Number
00122436
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00268215
Worksite Address
910 Capital Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17124
Contact Name
Rita Jones
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Talent Management and Organizational Development/Marketing Communications, Branding, and Design (MCBAD)
THE POSITION
Are you ready to launch a new career? The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Analyst Trainee with a strong interest in advertising, retail merchandising, content creation, and branding to participate in its Management Trainee Program.
As a participant in the Management Trainee Program, you will be joined by other trainees in a year-long program which includes group and on-the-job training, workshops, and project teams that will provide insight into the different business areas within the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
Apply today to begin building a rewarding marketing career while helping strengthen the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's workforce.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
You will receive individualized training and practical work assignments from different rotational supervisors during the program year. These rotations will occur in multiple work settings and give you exposure to a broad variety of issues and activities.
During these rotations, you will collaborate with experienced professionals while developing practical skills in creating and evaluating marketing initiatives. Additionally, you will learn and assist with evaluating the effectiveness of promotions and campaigns, supporting the development of point-of-sale signage and other promotional and educational materials, creating website content, supporting digital marketing efforts, applying brand standards to store layouts, reviewing planograms and supporting merchandising initiatives, and more. Upon successful completion of the Management Trainee Program, you will be promoted to a permanent Marketing Analyst.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the
position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree;
or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements: You must meet the
PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the
link
and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not
be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date .
Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the
Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers
for additional information.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to
www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html
and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test
once
for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.