Event Marketing & Communications Assistant – Entry Level

SG Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SG Inc. is seeking motivated Entry-Level Event Marketing & Communications Assistants to support high-impact fundraising events and community initiatives for nonprofits and local charities.

You will gain hands-on experience in event marketing, donor engagement, and corporate communications in a fast-paced environment. You will work with a supportive mentorship structure, develop practical skills, and grow toward greater responsibilities in event coordination and account management as you advance

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong team focus.
• Deep passion for community engagement, philanthropy, and nonprofit initiatives.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and take initiative.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, or administrative roles is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, setting up, and executing daily promotional campaigns, live charity events, and community fundraising initiatives.
• Engage directly with the public, donors, and event attendees to drive brand awareness and campaign participation.
• Help manage on-site event logistics, promotional materials, visual displays, and brand communications content.
• Monitor public participation rates and donor registration data, providing feedback to optimize future campaigns.
• Support fellow marketing team members with daily project execution, cross-training, and event coordination.
• Share creative ideas to enhance campaign messaging and increase local event impact.

Job description

Our growing marketing division is seeking motivated Entry-Level Event Marketing & Communications Assistants! In this role, you will support high-impact fundraising events, promotional campaigns, and vital community initiatives for a diverse portfolio of clients, including prominent nonprofit organizations and local charities.
This position is designed to provide you with immersive, hands-on experience and professional mentorship from day one. If you are passionate about public relations, donor engagement, and event marketing, our fast-paced, dynamic environment offers the perfect foundation to build your skills and achieve long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Event & Campaign Execution: Assist in planning, setting up, and executing daily promotional campaigns, live charity events, and community fundraising initiatives.
• Public Relations & Outreach: Engage directly with the public, donors, and event attendees to drive brand awareness, maximize campaign participation, and deliver compelling brand messaging.
• Logistics & Material Management: Help manage on-site event logistics, promotional materials, visual displays, and brand communications content.
• Campaign Tracking: Monitor public participation rates, track donor registration data, and provide feedback to help management optimize future campaign performance.
• Team Collaboration: Support fellow marketing team members with daily project execution, cross-training, and event coordination.
• Creative Contribution: Share creative ideas and innovative strategies to enhance campaign messaging and increase local event impact.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and team-focused with a strong professional attitude.
• Deep passion for community engagement, philanthropy, and nonprofit initiatives.
• Self-motivated mindset with natural leadership potential and a desire to learn.
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, or administrative roles is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Why Join Us

• Hands-on Experience: Gain immediate real-world skills in event marketing, corporate communications, and direct donor engagement.
• Purpose-Driven Impact: Work on rewarding, high-impact campaigns that directly benefit charitable organizations and community causes.
• Clear Career Growth: Access transparent, merit-based advancement opportunities into event coordination, account management, and team leadership.
• Professional Development: Build highly transferable skills in a supportive, collaborative team environment backed by structured mentorship.