Events Assistant - Entry-Level Opening

hhv; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Coaching

Job summary

hhv seeks an Entry-Level Event Assistant to support live events, promotions, and community engagement. No prior event experience is required, with paid training and hands-on coaching provided. It’s a great chance to gain customer service and event marketing experience while working with a collaborative team.

Ideal for recent graduates, college students, career changers, or anyone eager to learn. You’ll learn event setup, attendee engagement, and provide information at booths and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Entry-level and eager to learn
• Experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and breakdown of live events, promotional activities, and community events
• Represent the organization in a professional and friendly manner at events
• Welcome and engage with attendees, customers, and community members
• Provide information and answer questions about events, programs, and promotions
• Assist with event registration, check-in, demonstrations, and informational booths
• Help prepare event materials, displays, supplies, and promotional items
• Support the team during events to ensure a positive experience for attendees
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development
• Learn and apply customer service, communication, promotional, and event marketing techniques
• Work closely with experienced team members and managers to build professional skills

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, outgoing, and dependable individual for an Entry-Level Event Assistant position. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates, college students, career changers, and candidates looking to gain professional experience in events, promotions, marketing, customer service, and community engagement.

No prior event experience is required. Paid training and hands-on coaching are provided.

If you enjoy working with people, attending live events, providing excellent customer service, and being part of a team, this entry-level opportunity offers the chance to learn valuable skills while gaining real-world experience.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the setup and breakdown of live events, promotional activities, and community events
• Represent the organization in a professional and friendly manner at events
• Welcome and engage with attendees, customers, and community members
• Provide information and answer questions about events, programs, and promotions
• Assist with event registration, check-in, demonstrations, and informational booths
• Help prepare event materials, displays, supplies, and promotional items
• Support the team during events to ensure a positive experience for attendees
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development
• Learn and apply customer service, communication, promotional, and event marketing techniques
• Work closely with experienced team members and managers to build professional skills

What We're Looking For

We are interested in candidates who are:

• Entry-level and eager to learn
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable interacting with people
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
• Strong communicators with a positive attitude
• Able to work in a fast-paced, event-based environment
• Comfortable working with the public
• Willing to learn new skills through hands-on training

Experience is a plus, but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, restaurants, customer service, sales, promotions, fundraising, or other people-focused positions are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Entry-level opportunity – no experience required
• Paid training and hands-on coaching
• Gain real-world experience in events, marketing, promotions, and customer engagement
• Work at live events and community-based activities
• Learn directly from experienced team members and managers
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Team-oriented and supportive work environment
• Build valuable communication, customer service, and leadership skills