Event Assistant Entry Level

RES Marketing; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

On-site event exposure

Job summary

RES Marketing seeks an energetic Event Assistant to help plan, coordinate, and execute engaging live events. You’ll support attendees, vendors, staff, and leadership from setup through breakdown, gaining hands-on experience in event management, hospitality, and live production.

No prior event experience required; training is provided. The role offers flexible hours, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to grow into roles such as Event Coordinator or Team Lead, while working at a variety of

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing and comfortable working with the public.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced event environment.
• Flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• No prior event experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown before, during and after events.
• Provide on-site, friendly support to guests and attendees.
• Welcome attendees, assist with registration and check-in.
• Coordinate vendors, staff, equipment, supplies and logistics.
• Maintain organized event materials, signage, and equipment.
• Monitor attendee flow and ensure a positive guest experience.
• Ensure spaces are clean, safe, organized and guest-ready.
• Communicate with event managers, team members, vendors and supervisors.
• Assist with event-day troubleshooting and resolve routine issues quickly.
• Complete last-minute tasks to support successful event execution.

Skills

Friendly

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Organization

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced

Flexible hours

Team player

Public interaction

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, energetic, and dependable Event Assistant to help plan, coordinate, and execute engaging live events. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to gain hands‑on experience in event management, event coordination, hospitality, and live event production.

As an Event Assistant, you’ll help ensure events run smoothly from setup through breakdown while providing professional support to attendees, vendors, staff, and event leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown before, during, and after events
• Provide friendly, professional on‑site event support to guests and attendees
• Welcome attendees, provide directions, and assist with registration and check‑in
• Help coordinate event vendors, staff, equipment, supplies, and logistics
• Maintain organized event materials, supplies, signage, and equipment
• Monitor attendee flow and help create a positive guest experience
• Help ensure event spaces remain clean, safe, organized, and guest‑ready
• Communicate effectively with event managers, team members, vendors, and supervisors
• Assist with event‑day troubleshooting and resolve routine issues quickly and professionally
• Complete last‑minute event tasks and other duties as needed to support successful event execution

Qualifications & Skills

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable working with the public
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail‑oriented
• Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced event environment
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing event needs
• Comfortable standing, walking, and staying active for extended periods
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed

No prior event experience is required. Training is provided. Experience in event planning, event coordination, hospitality, customer service, retail, entertainment, or live event production is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid training and ongoing team support
• Hands‑on experience in event management and event production
• Opportunities for career advancement into Event Coordinator, Event Lead, or Team Lead positions
• A fun, energetic, team‑focused work environment
• Opportunities to meet new people and work at a variety of exciting events

Why Become an Event Assistant?

If you enjoy live events, customer service, teamwork, and fast‑paced environments , this is a great opportunity to build valuable professional experience while being part of memorable event experiences.

Whether you’re starting your career or looking for flexible event work, the Event Assistant position offers hands‑on training, opportunities for growth, and the chance to develop skills in event operations, guest services, logistics, and event coordination.