Entry-Level Event Assistant

SI Marketing • Sacramento, CA

2d • $50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We are hiring a Full-Time Entry-Level Event Assistant to support charity events, nonprofit campaigns, community outreach programs, fundraising initiatives, and live promotional events. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, career changers, and motivated individuals who want to gain hands-on experience in event planning, nonprofit marketing, fundraising, customer engagement, and community relations. No previous event experience is required—we provide paid training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help you succeed. As an Entry-Level Event Assistant, you will work alongside experienced event professionals and community leaders to help deliver successful events that support charitable organizations, nonprofit partners, and meaningful community initiatives.

Requirements

• A strong interest in event planning, nonprofit organizations, fundraising, marketing, or community outreach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, outgoing, and professional personality.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Dependability and the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• A willingness to learn, accept feedback, and grow professionally.
• A high school diploma or GED required; college coursework is a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events.
• Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, events, volunteer programs, fundraising, or nonprofit organizations is helpful but not required.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing charity events, fundraising campaigns, community outreach programs, and promotional activations.
• Support event setup, guest registration, event materials, logistics, and onsite operations.
• Welcome and engage attendees, donors, volunteers, and community members with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Support event activities, attendee experiences, and overall event execution.
• Promote nonprofit initiatives, fundraising programs, and community campaigns while providing accurate information to guests.
• Assist with guest check-in, registration processes, donation support, and distribution of event materials.
• Track attendance, gather participant feedback, and assist with measuring event success.
• Work closely with event professionals and team members to help deliver successful community events.
• Maintain an organized, positive, and professional presence during live events and outreach activities.
• Participate in paid training focused on event marketing, nonprofit engagement, fundraising, leadership development, and customer communication.

Benefits

• Immediate full-time employment opportunities.
• Paid training and hands-on event experience.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• Career advancement opportunities in event management, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development.
• A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment.
• Opportunities to work with charitable organizations, nonprofit partners, and community-focused initiatives.
• Valuable experience in event planning, public relations, fundraising, customer engagement, and community engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED