Assistant Event Manager – Entry Level

Global Events, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full-time entry-level

Event management experience

Mentorship

Leadership development

Career advancement

Job summary

Global Events, Inc. in Springfield, VA is seeking an Assistant Event Manager to support planning and execution of live events, promotions, community outreach, and customer engagement.

This is a full-time entry-level role with paid training and hands-on coaching to develop skills in event management, customer service, marketing, sales, communications, and leadership. No prior experience is required, and you will receive hands-on coaching to grow in the role.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, people-facing environment.
• Comfortable public speaking and presenting.
• Impeccable organization and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and executing live events and promotional activities.
• Support event setup, registration, presentations, and breakdown.
• Coordinate team members during events and outreach activities.
• Engage with customers, attendees, and community members.
• Provide information about programs, services, and promotions.
• Support customer service and community engagement efforts.
• Help track daily goals and event results.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and leadership development.

Skills

Excellent communication

People-focused

Organized

Team player

Willingness to learn

Interest in events/marketing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re hiring an Assistant Event Manager to support the planning and execution of live events, promotional campaigns, community outreach programs, and customer engagement activities.

This is a full-time entry-level opportunity for motivated, organized, and people-focused individuals who want to develop skills in event management, customer service, marketing, sales, communications, and leadership.

No previous event management experience is required. Paid training and hands-on coaching are provided.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with coordinating and executing live events and promotional activities
• Support event setup, registration, presentations, and breakdownHelp coordinate team members during events and outreach activities
• Engage with customers, attendees, and community members
• Provide information about programs, services, and promotions
• Support customer service and community engagement efforts
• Assist with event materials, displays, and promotional activities
• Help track daily goals and event results
• Participate in team meetings, training, and leadership development
• Take on additional event and team responsibilities as you gain experience

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable working with the public
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, dependable, and motivated
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn and accept coaching
• Interest in events, marketing, customer service, sales, communications, or leadership

Previous event or management experience is not required.

What We Offer

• Paid training and hands-on coaching
• Full-time entry-level opportunity
• Event management experience
• Professional development and mentorship
• Leadership development opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment
• Hands-on experience in customer engagement and event operations
• Opportunities to take on increased responsibility