Assistant Event Manager – Entry Level | Paid Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship

Career advancement

Professional development

Hands-on coaching

Team environment

Job summary

Global Events, Inc. is hiring motivated, outgoing, and dependable individuals for Assistant Event Manager positions supporting live events, promotional campaigns, community outreach, and customer engagement activities.

No management experience required. We provide paid training, hands-on coaching, and mentorship to help you learn the role and develop leadership and event management skills. This full-time entry-level opportunity offers real-world experience and career growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to coordinate small teams at events.
• Strong customer service mindset and professionalism.
• Outgoing, energetic, and dependable with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with live events, promotional activities, and community outreach programs.
• Support event setup, registration, activities, and breakdown.
• Coordinate team members during events and interact with attendees.
• Provide information about programs and promotions and deliver excellent customer service.
• Track daily activities and support leadership development through coaching.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Customer service

Public interaction

Job description

We’re hiring motivated, outgoing, and dependable individuals for Assistant Event Manager positions supporting live events, promotional campaigns, community outreach, and customer engagement activities.

No Management Experience Required!

You do not need previous event management, marketing, sales, or management experience to apply. We provide paid training, hands‑on coaching, and mentorship to help you learn the role and develop valuable leadership and event management skills.

This is a great opportunity for recent graduates, college graduates, career changers, first‑time job seekers, and candidates with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, restaurants, sales, customer service, marketing, or communications.

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Event Manager, you’ll work alongside an experienced team while gaining hands‑on experience in event operations, customer service, promotional marketing, team coordination, and community outreach.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with live events, promotional activities, and community outreach programs
• Support event setup, registration, activities, and breakdown
• Help coordinate team members during events
• Interact professionally with customers, attendees, and community members
• Answer questions and provide information about programs and promotions
• Provide excellent customer service and community engagement
• Assist with event materials, displays, demonstrations, and promotional activities
• Help track daily activities and event goals
• Participate in team meetings, training, coaching, and leadership development
• Learn event operations, marketing, communication, customer service, and team coordination
• Take on additional responsibilities as you gain experience

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for friendly, energetic, dependable, and people-focused individuals who are ready to learn and grow.

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Outgoing and comfortable interacting with the public
• A strong communicator
• Organized and dependable
• Positive and team‑oriented
• Motivated to learn new skillsComfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Receptive to coaching and feedback
• Interested in event management, marketing, customer service, sales, communications, or leadership

Previous experience is welcome but not required.

What We Offer

• Paid training
• Hands‑on coaching and mentorship
• Full‑time entry‑level opportunity
• Hands‑on event management experience
• Professional development
• Leadership development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Customer service and community outreach experience
• Training in event operations and promotional marketing
• Supportive, team‑oriented environment
• Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as you develop

Build Your Career in Event Management

This position provides hands‑on experience in:

Event Management Event Coordination Customer Service Marketing Promotions Community Outreach Communications Leadership

You’ll learn by working alongside an experienced team and participating in real‑world events and promotional activities. This is an opportunity to build your resume, develop transferable skills, and gain practical professional experience.

Whether you’re looking for your first professional opportunity, a career change, or an entry‑level position with paid training, we encourage you to apply.