Event Marketing & Promotions Assistant – Entry Level

GEM; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Entry-level career opportunity

Job summary

GEM in Fairfax, VA is seeking Event Marketing & Promotions Assistants to support exciting campaigns, community events, brand activations, and promotional initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in event marketing, promotions, brand awareness, customer engagement, and communications.

No prior marketing or event experience is required, and paid training is provided. You'll represent brands at events, engage with customers, and help with setup, execution, and

Qualifications

• No prior marketing or event experience required.
• Paid training provided.
• Energetic, outgoing and team‑oriented candidate.

Responsibilities

• Represent brands at events and promotions.
• Engage directly with customers and community members.
• Support event marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Assist with event setup, execution and breakdown.
• Create positive experiences for attendees.
• Communicate campaign information clearly and professionally.
• Help generate awareness and engagement for initiatives.
• Build relationships with customers and community members.
• Work with a team to achieve campaign goals.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Event Marketing

Promotions

Brand Marketing

Customer Engagement

Public Speaking

Communications

Community Outreach

Brand Awareness

Relationship Building

Leadership

Job description

Do you enjoy meeting new people, attending events, and working in an energetic environment?

GEM is hiring Event Marketing & Promotions Assistants to support exciting marketing campaigns, community events, brand activations, and promotional initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands‑on experience in event marketing, promotions, brand awareness, customer engagement, and communications.

No previous marketing or event experience is required. Paid training is provided.

What You'll Do

• Represent brands and organizations at events and promotional activities

• Engage directly with customers and members of the community

• Support event marketing and promotional campaigns

• Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown

• Create positive experiences for event attendees

• Communicate campaign information clearly and professionally

• Help generate awareness and engagement for promotional initiatives

• Build relationships with customers and community members

• Work with a team to accomplish event and campaign goals

• Participate in training and professional development

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We're looking for candidates who are:

• Energetic and outgoing

• Comfortable talking to new people

• Positive and professional

• Dependable and hardworking

• Team‑oriented

• Eager to learn new skills

• Motivated by personal and professional growth

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

Experience is not required.

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, customer service, restaurants, sales, athletics, education, volunteering, or student organizations.

Skills You'll Develop

This role provides hands‑on experience in:

• Event Marketing

• Promotions

• Brand Marketing

• Customer Engagement

• Public Speaking

• Communications

• Community Outreach

• Brand Awareness

• Relationship Building

• Leadership

What We Offer

• Paid training

• Entry‑level career opportunity

• Hands‑on marketing and event experience

• Professional mentorship

• Team‑based work environment

• Opportunities for advancement

• Development of valuable communication and leadership skills

• Opportunities to work at community and promotional events

Who Should Apply?

This position is ideal for recent graduates, college graduates, students entering the workforce, career changers, and anyone looking to gain professional experience in marketing, events, promotions, communications, or customer engagement.

No experience required — we're ready to train the right candidate.