Event Assistant – Entry Level

GEM • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring an Entry-Level Event Assistant to support live events, promotional campaigns, community outreach programs, and customer engagement initiatives. This is a hands-on, people-focused position for individuals who enjoy being active, meeting new people, and working as part of a team. No previous event, marketing, sales, or customer service experience is required. Paid training and hands-on coaching are provided.

Requirements

• Outgoing and personable
• Comfortable meeting new people
• Energetic and motivated
• Dependable and professional
• Team-oriented
• Coachable and willing to learn
• Interested in events, promotions, marketing, customer service, sales, or community outreach
• Candidates with experience in retail, restaurants, hospitality, customer service, sales, fundraising, athletics, or other public-facing roles are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with live events, promotional campaigns, and community activities
• Represent brands and nonprofit organizations professionally
• Welcome and engage with event attendees
• Answer questions and provide campaign information
• Assist with event registration and information areas
• Support promotional displays and event materials
• Participate in customer and community outreach
• Help create an energetic and positive event environment
• Work alongside team members to accomplish event goals
• Participate in training and team development activities

Benefits

• Paid training
• Hands-on coaching and mentorship
• Professional development
• Full-time opportunities
• Career growth opportunities
• Performance-based advancement
• Opportunities to develop communication, customer service, marketing, and leadership skills
• Team-oriented work environment
• Experience working at live events and community campaigns

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed