Event Management Trainee – Entry Level

hhv; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Hands-on coaching

Career advancement

Job summary

hhv is seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Event Management Trainee to support live events, marketing, nonprofit campaigns, and community outreach. This position offers paid training and hands-on coaching.

You will work with a team to assist with event logistics, attendee engagement, and promotional campaigns, gaining practical experience and building a foundation for a career in event management.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional approach when interacting with others.
• Ability to work a face-to-face event environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Reliability and a positive work ethic.
• Interest in event management or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with live events, campaigns, and outreach programs.
• Support event setup, signage, registrations, and materials.
• Represent nonprofits at in-person events.
• Welcome attendees and answer questions.
• Help track attendance and compile basic reports.
• Participate in training and development sessions.
• Learn fundamentals of event planning and marketing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're hiring an enthusiastic Event Management Trainee to join our growing team and support live events, event marketing, nonprofit campaigns, community outreach, and in-person promotional initiatives.

No previous event management or marketing experience is required. Paid training, hands-on coaching, and professional development are provided.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, entry-level professionals, career changers, customer service professionals, retail and hospitality workers, sales associates, and anyone interested in building a career in event management, marketing, public relations, or community outreach.

About the Event Management Trainee Role

As an Event Management Trainee, you'll gain practical experience supporting live events and community-focused campaigns while working alongside an experienced team.

You'll interact directly with event attendees, assist with event logistics, represent nonprofit and community initiatives, and help create positive experiences for participants.

This role provides an opportunity to develop valuable skills in:

• Event management
• Event marketing
• Community outreach
• Public relations
• Promotional marketing
• Communication
• Leadership
• Team collaboration

What You'll Do

As an Entry-Level Event Management Trainee, responsibilities may include:

• Assist with live events, promotional campaigns, and community outreach programs
• Support event setup and breakdown, including signage, promotional materials, registration areas, and event supplies
• Represent nonprofit organizations and community-focused campaigns at in-person events
• Welcome and interact with attendees in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer questions and provide information about campaigns, programs, and initiatives
• Support event activities and help create a positive attendee experience
• Work with team members to achieve event, outreach, and campaign goals
• Assist with attendance tracking, collecting feedback, and completing basic event reports
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, coaching, and professional development
• Learn the fundamentals of event planning, event marketing, community engagement, and promotional campaigns

No Experience Required

You don't need previous event management, marketing, or nonprofit experience to apply.

Paid training is provided from day one, giving entry-level candidates the opportunity to learn while gaining practical experience in a professional environment.

We're looking for individuals who are dependable, motivated, personable, and willing to learn.

What We're Looking For

Qualified candidates should have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and professional approach when interacting with others
• Comfort working in a face-to-face event environment
• A positive attitude and strong work ethicReliability and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Interest in event management, event marketing, nonprofit organizations, customer service, sales, public relations, or community outreach
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience is not required. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

We believe in developing motivated people from the ground up.

You'll receive:

• Paid training from day one
• Hands-on experience in event marketing and community outreach
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Opportunities to develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Opportunities for advancement into Team Lead, Event Manager, Client Liaison, and management positions
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Real-world experience working with people and supporting community-focused initiatives

Who This Entry-Level Opportunity Is Great For

• This position may be a great fit if you're:
• A recent graduate looking for your first career opportunity
• A college student seeking practical professional experience
• A career changer exploring event management or marketing
• A retail or hospitality professional ready for a new opportunity
• A customer service representative who enjoys working with people
• A sales associate interested in marketing and communications
• Someone interested in nonprofit work or community outreach
• Looking for an entry‑level event management or event marketing career

If you're searching for an entry‑level event management job in Folsom, CA and want to gain hands‑on experience without needing previous industry experience, we'd like to hear from you.

Join a team where you can learn new skills, work directly with people, gain experience in event marketing and community outreach, and develop your professional and leadership abilities.