Event Assistant

GEM Global Events, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career growth

Job summary

GEM Global Events, Inc. in Virginia Beach is seeking energetic, outgoing individuals for an Entry-Level Event Assistant role. No experience required; paid training and hands-on coaching are provided to help you grow in event marketing, promotions, and customer service.

Join a fast-paced team and gain hands-on experience at events, with opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles as you develop key skills in communication, coordination, and brand representation.

Qualifications

• No prior event or marketing experience required.
• Paid training provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, preparation, and breakdown.
• Support promotional campaigns and live marketing events.
• Welcome and engage customers and attendees.
• Represent brands and organizations professionally.
• Distribute promotional materials and support event activities.
• Collaborate with team to keep events organized and running smoothly.
• Assist with achieving event goals and measuring attendee engagement.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Friendly demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re hiring energetic, outgoing, and motivated individuals for Entry-Level Event Assistant positions. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates, career changers, and anyone looking to gain professional experience in event marketing, promotions, customer service, and brand representation.

No prior event or marketing experience is required. Paid training and ongoing support are provided.

Why Join Our Team?

• Entry-Level – No Experience Required
• Paid Training & Hands-On Coaching
• Immediate opportunities available
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentives
• Full-time opportunities
• Hands-on experience with events, marketing, and promotions
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership
• Supportive, energetic team environment

What You’ll Do

As an Event Assistant, you’ll help support successful promotional events and create positive experiences for customers and attendees.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with event setup, preparation, and breakdown
• Support promotional campaigns and live marketing events
• Welcome and engage customers and event attendees
• Provide information and answer basic questionsRepresent brands and organizations professionally
• Help distribute promotional materials and support event activities
• Work closely with team members to keep events organized and running smoothly
• Assist with customer engagement and event goals

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable meeting new people
• Reliable, organized, and dependable
• Positive and eager to learn
• A strong communicator and team player
• Comfortable working in fast-paced event environments
• Interested in events, marketing, promotions, sales, or customer service

Experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, events, or promotions is a plus—not required.

Build Skills & Grow Your Career

Our paid training will help you develop valuable skills in:

• Event coordination
• Customer engagement
• Marketing and promotions
• Brand representation
• Communication and teamwork
• Sales and leadership

High-performing team members may have opportunities to advance into Event Coordinator, Marketing Associate, Team Lead, and Management roles.