Entry-Level Event Assistant

GEMRichmond, VA
Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring Entry-Level Event Assistants to support live events, retail activations, and community outreach campaigns. If you're outgoing, friendly, and enjoy talking with people, this is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event marketing, customer service, communications, fundraising, and community engagement. No previous event, marketing, sales, or fundraising experience is required. We provide paid training and hands-on coaching to help you learn the role and develop valuable professional skills. As an Entry-Level Event Assistant, you will help create positive experiences for customers, donors, and community members while representing charitable organizations and their programs.

Requirements

  • Outgoing, friendly, and comfortable talking with the public
  • Positive and professional
  • Strong verbal communicators
  • Patient, empathetic, and good listeners
  • Able to build rapport with different types of people
  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Dependable and team-oriented
  • Eager to learn and accept coaching
  • Motivated to develop professionally
  • No experience required.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience in retail, customer service, hospitality, sales, fundraising, events, or communications is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Representing charitable organizations at events and retail locations
  • Engaging with the public in a friendly and professional manner
  • Providing information about charity programs, campaigns, and community initiatives
  • Educating customers and community members about featured programs
  • Conducting presentations and promotional activities for new audiences
  • Building positive relationships through face-to-face communication
  • Developing knowledge of client programs, fundraising campaigns, and sponsorship initiatives
  • Supporting donor engagement and retention efforts
  • Working toward campaign and fundraising goals
  • Helping with event setup, displays, materials, and on-site activities
  • Participating in team training and professional development

Benefits

  • Paid hands-on training
  • Career advancement based on performance
  • Event marketing and customer engagement experience
  • Professional development and coaching
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Fast-paced, energetic team environment
  • Opportunities to build transferable career skills
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