Event Assistant – Entry Level

GEM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Hands-on coaching

Professional development

Full-time opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

GEM is seeking an entry-level Event Assistant to support live events, campaigns, and community outreach. You will be part of a hands-on, people-focused team that values energy, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

No prior experience is required, and paid training plus coaching will help you develop skills in customer interaction, event setup, and promotional activities. This role offers full-time opportunities and room for growth within GEM.

Qualifications

• No prior event, marketing, sales, or customer service experience required.
• Paid training and hands-on coaching will be provided.
• Entry-level position with full-time opportunities and growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with live events, campaigns, and community activities.
• Represent brands professionally and engage attendees.
• Answer questions and provide information at event information areas.

Skills

Outgoing

Personable

Energetic

Motivated

Team-oriented

Coachable

Willing to learn

Job description

We're hiring an Entry-Level Event Assistant to support live events, promotional campaigns, community outreach programs, and customer engagement initiatives.

This is a hands-on, people-focused position for individuals who enjoy being active, meeting new people, and working as part of a team.

No previous event, marketing, sales, or customer service experience is required. Paid training and hands‑on coaching are provided.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with live events, promotional campaigns, and community activities
• Represent brands and nonprofit organizations professionally
• Welcome and engage with event attendees
• Answer questions and provide campaign information
• Assist with event registration and information areas
• Support promotional displays and event materials
• Participate in customer and community outreach
• Help create an energetic and positive event environment
• Work alongside team members to accomplish event goals
• Participate in training and team development activities

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates who are:

• Outgoing and personable
• Comfortable meeting new people
• Energetic and motivated
• Dependable and professional
• Team-oriented
• Coachable and willing to learn
• Interested in events, promotions, marketing, customer service, sales, or community outreach

This is an entry-level position, so previous experience is not required.

Candidates with experience in retail, restaurants, hospitality, customer service, sales, fundraising, athletics, or other public-facing roles are encouraged to apply.

What We Provide

• Paid training
• Hands-on coaching and mentorship
• Professional development
• Full-time opportunities
• Career growth opportunities
• Performance-based advancement
• Opportunities to develop communication, customer service, marketing, and leadership skills
• Team-oriented work environment
• Experience working at live events and community campaigns