Event Assistant – Entry Level

Recruiteze; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full-time opportunities

Hands-on event experience

Supportive team environment

Guidance and training

Job summary

Recruiteze is seeking an entry-level Event Assistant to support community events and outreach for nonprofit organizations. You will interact with attendees, provide information, assist with setup, and help ensure smooth event execution.

No prior event experience is required; training is provided. This is an in-person, full-time role with paid training and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and comfortable meeting new people.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Professional and respectful demeanor.
• Willing to learn and adapt to event-based work.
• Previous experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, organization, and breakdown.
• Welcome and assist event attendees.
• Provide information about nonprofit organizations and community programs.
• Answer questions and communicate information clearly.
• Help maintain an organized and welcoming event environment.
• Support team members with event activities and daily tasks.
• Represent nonprofit organizations in a professional and respectful manner.
• Attend scheduled training and team meetings.
• Follow event procedures and instructions.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Reliability

Professional conduct

Public communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Adaptability in events

Job description

Strategic outreach and event marketing that turns causes into movements.

We are looking for a dependable and personable Event Assistant to join our team.

In this entry-level position, you will help support community events and outreach activities on behalf of nonprofit organizations. You’ll interact with event attendees, provide information, assist with event setup and organization, and help ensure each event runs smoothly.

No previous event experience is required. Training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, organization, and breakdown
• Welcome and assist event attendees
• Provide information about nonprofit organizations and community programs
• Answer questions and communicate information clearly
• Help maintain an organized and welcoming event environment
• Support team members with event activities and daily tasks
• Represent nonprofit organizations in a professional and respectful manner
• Attend scheduled training and team meetings
• Follow event procedures and instructions

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who are:

• Friendly and comfortable meeting new people
• Reliable and punctual
• Professional and respectful
• Comfortable communicating with the public
• Able to work well with others
• Willing to learn
• Comfortable working in an active, event-based environment

Previous experience is not required.

Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, events, fundraising, promotions, or community outreach is helpful but not necessary.

What We Offer

• Paid training
• Full-time opportunities
• Hands-on experience working at community events
• Supportive team environment
• Training and guidance to help you become comfortable in the role

This is an in-person, event-based position. Events may take place at community venues, public spaces, and other local event locations.

The position involves standing, interacting with attendees, and assisting with event activities throughout the scheduled shift.