Events & Promotions Assistant - Entry Level

GEM•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an enthusiastic Events & Promotions Assistant to join our team! This is an entry-level opportunity with paid training, making it a great fit for recent graduates, college students, career changers, and anyone looking to get their foot in the door in events, marketing, promotions, sales, or communications. No previous experience is required — we provide the training and support you need to succeed.

Requirements

Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable talking with new people
Motivated and eager to learn
Reliable, organized, and professional
A strong communicator who enjoys working with a team
Comfortable in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
Goal-oriented and excited about personal and professional growth
Able to maintain a positive attitude and represent our clients professionally
No degree or previous marketing/event experience is required.
Paid training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with backgrounds in: Marketing Communications, Business, Hospitality, Retail, Customer Service, Public Relations, Events, Sales, Education, Sports, Entrepreneurship

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and executing promotional events, campaigns, and community activations
Represent our clients and brands in a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic manner
Engage directly with customers and event attendees
Help create an exciting and positive experience at events
Assist with event setup, coordination, and breakdown
Support promotional campaigns and brand-awareness initiatives
Communicate event details, promotions, and offers to customers
Work closely with team members to meet event and campaign goals
Learn and apply marketing, communication, customer engagement, and leadership strategies