Event Marketing Assistant — Entry Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Entry-level opportunity

Job summary

GEM in Richmond, VA is hiring an Entry-Level Event Marketing Assistant to support live events, brand promotion, and customer engagement.

No prior marketing experience is required and paid training is provided. You will help plan and execute campaigns, represent well-known brands, interact with customers, and collect feedback to improve performance.

This role offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and a clear path for growth in events, promotions, and communications within GEM.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and comfortable interacting with people.
• Motivated and eager to learn.
• Positive, professional, and dependable.
• Team players who enjoy a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of live marketing events and promotional campaigns
• Represent well-known brands and create positive experiences for customers
• Engage with consumers and introduce them to products, services, and promotions
• Support in-person marketing campaigns designed to increase brand awareness and customer engagement
• Assist with event setup, organization, and execution
• Communicate promotional messaging clearly and confidently
• Track customer feedback and campaign results
• Collaborate with the marketing team to improve event performance
• Help create an energetic, professional, and memorable brand experience

Job description

About the job Event Marketing Assistant — Entry Level

We're hiring an Entry-Level Event Marketing Assistant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in event marketing, brand promotion, customer engagement, and campaign execution.

No prior marketing or event experience is required — paid training is provided!

What You'll Do

• Assist with the planning and execution of live marketing events and promotional campaigns
• Represent well-known brands and create positive experiences for customers
• Engage with consumers and introduce them to products, services, and promotions
• Support in-person marketing campaigns designed to increase brand awareness and customer engagement
• Assist with event setup, organization, and execution
• Communicate promotional messaging clearly and confidently
• Track customer feedback and campaign results
• Collaborate with the marketing team to improve event performance
• Help create an energetic, professional, and memorable brand experience

What We're Looking For

You don't need years of experience — we're looking for potential!

Successful candidates are:

• Outgoing and comfortable interacting with people
• Motivated and eager to learn
• Positive, professional, and dependable
• Team players who enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Interested in marketing, events, promotions, sales, communications, or business
• Goal-oriented and excited about career growth

Recent graduates and candidates with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, customer service, communications, sales, or education are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Entry-level opportunity — no experience required