Event & Promotions Assistant – Entry Level

GEM • Richmond, VA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

GEM is hiring Event Marketing & Promotions Assistants to support exciting marketing campaigns, community events, brand activations, and promotional initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in event marketing, promotions, brand awareness, customer engagement, and communications. No previous marketing or event experience is required. Paid training is provided.

Requirements

• Energetic and outgoing
• Comfortable talking to new people
• Positive and professional
• Dependable and hardworking
• Team-oriented
• Eager to learn new skills
• Motivated by personal and professional growth
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience is not required.
• We welcome candidates with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, customer service, restaurants, sales, athletics, education, volunteering, or student organizations.

Responsibilities

• Represent brands and organizations at events and promotional activities
• Engage directly with customers and members of the community
• Support event marketing and promotional campaigns
• Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown
• Create positive experiences for event attendees
• Communicate campaign information clearly and professionally
• Help generate awareness and engagement for promotional initiatives
• Build relationships with customers and community members
• Work with a team to accomplish event and campaign goals
• Participate in training and professional development

Benefits

• Paid training
• Entry-level career opportunity
• Hands-on marketing and event experience
• Professional mentorship
• Team-based work environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Development of valuable communication and leadership skills
• Opportunities to work at community and promotional events

What This Job Offers

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