Entry-Level Event Assistant
gigrichmond
- Virginia Beach, United States
- Entry Level
- Posted
Skills
Required
- event planning / event management
Preferred
- event coordination
- events
- Event setup
- arranging event spaces
No Experience Required | Paid Training | Full-Time Opportunities | Career Growth Looking for an exciting entry-level job where you can gain hands-on experience, meet new people, and develop valuable professional skills? We're seeking motivated, energetic, and organized individuals to join our team as Entry-Level Event Assistants ! This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, career changers, and individuals looking to enter event planning, event marketing, customer service, or community outreach. No previous experience is required—we provide training and guidance to help you get started. As an Event Assistant, you'll help coordinate live events, support promotional campaigns, engage with attendees, and contribute to memorable experiences for community members and participating organizations. Why Join Our Team?
Responsibilities
- Learn the fundamentals of event coordination, marketing, and professional communication.
- Participate in live events, promotional activities, and community engagement initiatives.
- Build transferable skills and explore opportunities for advancement.
- Support events and campaigns that connect organizations with their communities.
- As an Entry-Level Event Assistant, you'll help ensure events and promotional activities run smoothly and professionally.
- Event setup and preparation: Assist with arranging event spaces, organizing promotional materials, and preparing equipment and displays.
- Support event activities, schedules, logistics, and on-site operations.
- Welcome attendees, answer general questions, and provide friendly, professional assistance.
- Help present promotional campaigns, brand activations, and community initiatives.
- Interact with attendees and help create a positive, welcoming atmosphere.
- Communicate with colleagues to complete event tasks and meet campaign objectives.
- Help organize materials and restore event spaces after activities conclude.
- Participate in training sessions and coaching to strengthen your event management and communication skills.
Requirements
- No experience necessary: Get started with training and hands-on support.
- Event Assistant Qualifications We're interested in individuals who are dependable, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
- You may be a great fit if you are: Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Friendly and comfortable interacting with people.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
- Interested in event planning, marketing, hospitality, or community engagement.
- No previous event planning or event management experience is required.
- Experience in retail, restaurants, hospitality, customer service, sales, volunteering, or school organizations is a plus, but not a requirement.
- A degree or specialized certification is not required for this entry-level position.
Pay
- Depending on the position's terms and eligibility, opportunities may include: Competitive compensation.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
Benefits
- Work alongside supportive colleagues in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
- Earn competitive pay with potential performance-based bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- A strong communicator and collaborative team member.
- Career Opportunities We offer an opportunity to develop practical skills while gaining exposure to the events and marketing industry.
- Paid training and ongoing mentorship.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Full-time scheduling opportunities.
- Hands-on experience in event coordination and promotional marketing.
- Potential advancement into event coordination, team leadership, marketing, and account-level positions as opportunities become available.
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