Event Marketing Associate - Entry Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training in customer engagement

Job summary

GEM seeks an enthusiastic Event Marketing & Promotions Associate to support campaigns and create engaging experiences for communities. You will represent brands at events, engage with the public to explain campaigns, and help coordinate logistics with a friendly, professional presence.

Strong communication, dependability, and teamwork are essential as you contribute to training and ongoing development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, professional, and approachable attitude.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn.
• Comfort interacting with people in person and working in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing event needs and priorities.
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, events, or marketing is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent client brands at promotional events, community activations, and marketing campaigns.
• Engage with members of the public, introduce campaigns, and communicate key messages clearly.
• Help coordinate event activities, promotional materials, and on-site campaign logistics.
• Build positive relationships through professional, approachable communication.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet campaign goals and maintain high standards of presentation.
• Track campaign activity, gather feedback, and share observations with team leaders.
• Participate in training sessions focused on communication, marketing fundamentals, and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Personable

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Job description

At GEM, we help brands connect with people through event marketing, promotional campaigns, community engagement, and in-person outreach. We believe great marketing starts with meaningful conversations, professional representation, and experiences that leave a lasting impression.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Event Marketing & Promotions Associate to support our growing campaigns and help create engaging experiences for the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Represent client brands at promotional events, community activations, and marketing campaigns.
• Engage with members of the public, introduce campaigns, and communicate key messages clearly.
• Help coordinate event activities, promotional materials, and on-site campaign logistics.
• Build positive relationships through professional, approachable communication.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet campaign goals and maintain high standards of presentation.
• Track campaign activity, gather feedback, and share observations with team leaders.
• Participate in training sessions focused on communication, marketing fundamentals, and professional development.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, professional, and approachable attitude.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn.
• Comfort interacting with people in person and working in a team environment.
• The ability to adapt to changing event needs and priorities.
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, events, or marketing is welcome but not required.

No previous marketing experience? Candidates with the right attitude and transferable skills are encouraged to apply if training is provided for this role.

What GEM Offers

• Hands-on experience with event marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Training in customer engagement, communication, and brand representation.
• Opportunities to develop teamwork, organization, and leadership skills.
• A collaborative environment with feedback and mentorship.
• The opportunity to build practical experience in a people-focused marketing role.