Community Events Specialist — Paid Training & Growth

Peak Point; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Hands-on coaching

Career growth

Job summary

Peak Point is seeking an Event Operations Associate to support nonprofit campaigns at community events, retail locations, and approved outreach sites. You will engage with the public, introduce programs, answer questions, and help events run smoothly in a dynamic, in-person setting.

The role offers full-time hours, paid training, ongoing coaching, and opportunities for career growth within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable speaking with new people in public settings.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Reliable transportation, punctual, and dependable.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, events, promotions, sales, or fundraising is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, organization, and breakdown.
• Represent nonprofit partners at community events and outreach locations.
• Start conversations with members of the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide information about nonprofit programs, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Encourage participation and support for fundraising campaigns.
• Help create a positive experience for community members and event attendees.
• Coordinate with team members to support daily event activities.
• Work toward daily and weekly team goals.
• Maintain a professional and positive presence while representing nonprofit partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Professional demeanor

Reliability

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Job description

Peak Point is seeking an Event Operations Associate to support nonprofit campaigns at community events, retail locations, and approved outreach sites. You will engage with the public, introduce programs, answer questions, and help events run smoothly in a dynamic, in-person setting.

The role offers full-time hours, paid training, ongoing coaching, and opportunities for career growth within a team-focused environment.