Event Assistant – Entry Level Opening

HHV; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

HHV is hiring an Entry-Level Event Assistant to support our growing event marketing and promotions team. You will gain hands-on experience by participating in live events, learning how campaigns are organized and executed, and assisting with on-site activities.

No prior event or marketing experience is required, as we provide comprehensive hands-on training to build confidence, communication skills, and practical event-operation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Friendly and comfortable interacting with different people.
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Willing to learn new skills and accept feedback.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and adaptable in a busy event environment.
• Interest in developing skills in events, marketing, promotions, or customer service.
• No degree or prior industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing and executing promotional events and brand activations.
• Help prepare event materials, displays, and promotional products.
• Welcome attendees and answer basic questions to create a positive experience.
• Share product and campaign information with customers politely.
• Support event logistics, including setup and breakdown.
• Coordinate promotional materials with team to keep events running smoothly.
• Maintain professional brand presentation and follow campaign guidelines.
• Participate in team training, planning sessions, and reviews.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Adaptability

Customer service mindset

Job description

We're hiring an Entry-Level Event Assistant to support our growing event marketing and promotions team!

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with people, participating in live events, and learning how successful promotional campaigns are organized and executed.

No previous event or marketing experience is necessary. We provide hands-on training to help you build confidence, strengthen your communication skills, and gain practical experience in event operations and customer engagement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with organizing and executing promotional events, brand activations, and community marketing activities.
• Help prepare event materials, displays, promotional products, and presentation areas.
• Welcome attendees, answer basic questions, and create a positive event experience.
• Communicate product and campaign information to customers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Support event logistics, including setup, breakdown, and coordination of promotional materials.
• Work closely with team members to keep events organized and running smoothly.
• Help maintain professional brand presentation and follow campaign guidelines.
• Participate in team training, planning sessions, and performance reviews.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for dependable, enthusiastic people who are ready to learn and contribute to a team.

Ideal candidates are:

• Friendly and comfortable interacting with different people.
• Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail.
• Willing to learn new skills and accept feedback.
• Able to work independently when needed and collaborate with a team.
• Professional, adaptable, and comfortable in a busy event environment.
• Interested in developing skills in events, marketing, promotions, or customer service.

No degree or previous industry experience is required.

Experience in hospitality, retail, customer service, campus activities, volunteering, or other team-based environments is welcome but not required.

What You'll Gain

• Paid training and hands-on guidance.
• Practical experience supporting live events and promotional campaigns.
• Opportunities to strengthen communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Exposure to event coordination, brand representation, and customer engagement.
• Professional development and potential advancement opportunities based on performance and business needs.
• A collaborative environment where you can learn, contribute, and build your professional experience.