Event Marketing Assistant – Entry Level

GEM; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM in Fairfax, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Event Marketing Assistant to support live events, promotions, community initiatives, and brand activations. This hands-on, entry-level role offers practical experience in marketing and events without requiring years of prior experience.

The position provides paid training and mentorship, with opportunities to engage the public, learn event logistics, and grow into a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Interested in marketing, events, promotions, or customer engagement.
• Comfortable speaking with new people.
• Energetic and personable.
• Organized and dependable.
• A strong communicator.
• Willing to learn.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with live event marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Represent brands and nonprofit partners at community events.
• Engage with event attendees and members of the public.
• Explain campaign information, programs, and promotional offers.
• Help create an engaging and professional event experience.
• Assist with event registration and information areas.
• Support promotional displays and event materials.
• Participate in community outreach and awareness initiatives.
• Communicate customer feedback and questions to team leaders.
• Work with team members to support daily event and campaign objectives.
• Attend training sessions, team meetings, and professional development activities.

Skills

Marketing interest

Public speaking

Energetic

Organized

Communication

Willing to learn

Team player

Job description

Are you interested in event marketing, promotions, customer engagement, and working directly with the public?

We are looking for an Entry-Level Event Marketing Assistant to join our team and support live events, promotional campaigns, community initiatives, and brand activations.

This is a hands-on, entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to build practical experience in marketing and events without needing years of previous experience.

No prior event or marketing experience is required. Paid training and coaching are provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with live event marketing and promotional campaigns
• Represent brands and nonprofit partners at community events
• Engage with event attendees and members of the public
• Explain campaign information, programs, and promotional offers
• Help create an engaging and professional event experience
• Assist with event registration and information areas
• Support promotional displays and event materials
• Participate in community outreach and awareness initiatives
• Communicate customer feedback and questions to team leaders
• Work with team members to support daily event and campaign objectives
• Attend training sessions, team meetings, and professional development activities

Qualifications

• Interested in marketing, events, promotions, or customer engagement
• Comfortable speaking with new people
• Energetic and personable
• Organized and dependable
• A strong communicator
• Willing to learn
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in:

Retail Hospitality Customer Service Sales Fundraising Events Communications Athletics Restaurants

No previous marketing experience is necessary.

What You Can Expect

• Paid training
• Hands-on learning
• Professional coaching and mentorship
• Full-time employment opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunitiesDevelopment of communication and leadership skills
• Experience with live events and promotional campaigns
• Supportive, team-oriented environment