Event Management Trainee - Entry Level

hhv; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

hhv is hiring an Entry-Level Event Management Trainee to support live events, nonprofit campaigns, community outreach, and in-person marketing initiatives.

This full-time entry-level role offers paid training, hands-on coaching, and opportunities to grow into Team Lead, Event Manager, and client liaison roles while developing skills in event management, marketing, customer engagement, and public relations.

Qualifications

• No experience required; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a face-to-face event environment.
• Flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Interest in event marketing or nonprofit work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with live events, promotional campaigns, and community outreach programs.
• Help with event setup, signage, materials, registration areas, and event breakdown.
• Represent nonprofit organizations at in-person events.
• Speak with attendees and provide information about campaigns.
• Support event activities and help create a positive attendee experience.
• Track attendance, collect feedback, and complete basic event reports.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Face-to-face interaction

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring an Entry-Level Event Management Trainee to join our growing team supporting live events, nonprofit campaigns, community outreach, and in-person marketing initiatives.

This is a full-time entry-level opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with people and want to gain hands-on experience in event management, event marketing, customer engagement, public relations, and community outreach.

No previous experience is required. Paid training and hands-on coaching are provided.

What You'll Do

• Assist with live events, promotional campaigns, and community outreach programs
• Help with event setup, signage, materials, registration areas, and event breakdown
• Represent nonprofit organizations and community-focused campaigns at in-person events
• Speak with attendees, answer questions, and provide information about campaigns and programs
• Support event activities and help create a positive experience for attendees
• Work with team members to meet event, outreach, and campaign goals
• Assist with tracking attendance, collecting feedback, and completing basic event reports
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development

What We're Looking For

• No experience required - entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable interacting with people in a face-to-face event environment
• Reliable, motivated, and willing to learn
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Interest in event marketing, nonprofit work, customer service, sales, public relations, or community outreach
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Training & Growth

• Paid training from day one
• Hands-on experience in event marketing and community outreach
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement into Team Lead, Event Manager, Client Liaison, and management positions
• Team-oriented work environment with opportunities to build valuable communication and leadership skills

Who This Position Is Great For

This opportunity can be a strong fit for recent graduates, college students, entry-level professionals, career changers, retail and hospitality professionals, customer service representatives, sales associates, and anyone looking to start a career in event management or marketing.