Events Assistant

FF Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus incentives

Training provided

Collaborative team environment

Varied workdays

Job summary

FF Inc in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Events Assistant to support planning and execution of in-person events and promotional activities. You will handle hands-on event operations, engage with attendees, and help ensure smooth activation experiences from setup to teardown.

Ideal candidates are organized, reliable, and comfortable working in busy environments, with a willingness to lift materials and work weekends or evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Organized and able to handle multiple tasks in busy environments.
• Ability to lift 25–40 lbs for event materials.
• Flexible schedule including weekends or evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare event materials, equipment, and supplies prior to each event.
• Support on-site setup, staging, signage placement, and breakdown.
• Welcome guests, answer questions, and provide friendly customer service.
• Assist with managing foot traffic, lines, and attendee flow.
• Help monitor inventory and restock promotional items as needed.
• Coordinate with team members and event leads to resolve on-site issues quickly.
• Keep the event space clean, organized, and aligned with brand standards.
• Record attendance, engagement numbers, or other metrics requested by leadership.

Skills

Communication

Event coordination

Live event marketing

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Customer engagement

Sales generation

Public interaction

Problem solving

Tools

CRM tools

Canva

Adobe suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Events Assistant to help support the planning and execution of our in-person events and promotional activities. This role combines hands‑on event operations with customer engagement, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy fast‑paced work, interacting with the public, and contributing to smooth event experiences.

Your Impact in This Role

As an Events Assistant, you will play a key part in ensuring each event runs professionally from start to finish. You’ll participate in organizing materials, interacting with attendees, coordinating logistics, and supporting the overall success of each activation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare event materials, equipment, and supplies prior to each event
• Support on‑site setup, staging, signage placement, and breakdown
• Welcome guests, answer questions, and provide friendly, informative customer service
• Assist with managing foot traffic, lines, and attendee flow
• Help monitor inventory and restock promotional items as needed
• Coordinate with team members and event leads to resolve on‑site issues quickly
• Keep the event space clean, organized, and aligned with brand standards
• Record attendance, engagement numbers, or other metrics requested by leadership
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding schedules and expectations

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team
• Ability to stay organized and focused while handling multiple tasks
• Comfortable working in busy environments, both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to lift 25–40 lbs for event materials (as needed)
• Flexible schedule, including weekends or evenings based on event calendar
• Experience in events, customer service, retail, or promotional work is a plus, but not required

What You Can Expect

• Competitive pay with potential bonus incentives
• Training and on‑the‑job support
• A collaborative team environment
• Varied workdays — no two events are the same

Ideal Candidate Profile

You enjoy interacting with people, solving problems quickly, and contributing to experiences that make a brand memorable. You’re comfortable being on your feet, thinking ahead, and bringing positive energy to every event you support.

Skills

communication, light lifting, event coordination, live event marketing, event setup and breakdown, retail sales, persuasion, in‑person sales, events, social media management, promotional campaigns, team collaboration, vendor liaison, event setup and teardown, logistics management, audience engagement, activations, field promotions, sales generation, organization, customer engagement, communications, promotional activities, social media, campaign performance tracking, engagement, data tracking, product demonstrations, industry trend analysis, lead generation, verbal communication, live event engagement, brand ambassadorship, lead capturing, people skills, campaign performance monitoring, product demonstration, social media platforms, organizational, trade shows, CRM tools, event marketing, event planning, Canva, brand representation, inventory tracking, promotions, brand promotion, campaigns, digital marketing, sales, customer service, promotional, strong verbal communication, sales persuasion, marketing knowledge, Adobe suite, logistics coordination, persuasive pitching, marketing, Microsoft Office, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, report compilation