Event Assistant – Entry Level

GEM
  • Richmond, Virginia
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    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.

    What You'll Do

    • 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

    Who We're Looking For

    We're interested in candidates who are:

    • 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

    This is an entry-level position, so previous experience is not required.

    Candidates with experience in retail, restaurants, hospitality, customer service, sales, fundraising, athletics, or other public-facing roles are encouraged to apply.

    What We Provide

    • 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

    If you're looking for a hands-on entry-level job in events and promotions, apply today to learn more.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, Virginia

    Skills

    • Athleticsunmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Community Programsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Event Marketingunmatched
    • Fundraisingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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