Events & Operations Assistant — Growth & Hands-On Experience

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Hands-on event experience

Communication & leadership skills

Supportive work environment

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

IGL4US (Innovation Growth Line for Us) in Birmingham, AL, is seeking an Events Assistant to support planning, coordination, and execution of company events. You will work closely with the events team to ensure each event is organized efficiently, runs smoothly, and provides a professional experience for attendees.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate professionally with different types of people.
• Basic administrative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and coordination of events from setup through completion
• Support event logistics, materials, schedules, and on-site organization
• Welcome and assist guests, attendees, and event participants
• Help maintain an organized and professional event environment
• Coordinate with team members to ensure event activities remain on schedule
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and presentation of materials
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the events team
• Communicate clearly with team members, vendors, and attendees when necessary
• Help identify and resolve minor event-related issues as they arise
• Maintain accurate event information, materials, and internal documentation

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Reliability

Professional communication

Administrative skills

Job description

IGL4US (Innovation Growth Line for Us) in Birmingham, AL, is seeking an Events Assistant to support planning, coordination, and execution of company events. You will work closely with the events team to ensure each event is organized efficiently, runs smoothly, and provides a professional experience for attendees.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.