Special Event Assistant

Cleveland Canvass; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and mentorship

Weekly performance incentives

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Cleveland Canvass is hiring a Special Event Assistant to support live promotional campaigns, pop-up events, and customer engagement across the Cleveland area. You’ll gain hands-on experience in events, promotions, customer service, and sales while working face-to-face with audiences.

The role emphasizes strong communication, a team-driven environment, and opportunities for training, mentorship, and career progression as you help drive daily performance goals.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in fast-paced environments.
• Applicants with experience in retail, hospitality, events, or brand ambassador roles encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience is beneficial but not required; full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Represent campaigns at live events and pop-up locations
• Engage with customers and answer questions confidently
• Promote services and process registrations or sales transactions
• Set up and manage event displays and branded stations
• Work with the team to achieve daily performance goals
• Maintain a professional, energetic, and customer-focused approach

Skills

Retail sales

Hospitality

Events and promotions

Brand ambassador

Teamwork

Public speaking

Relationship building

Job description

Now hiring a Special Event Assistant to support live promotional campaigns, pop-up events, and customer engagement activities across the Cleveland area.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, communicating face-to-face, and gaining hands-on experience in events, promotions, customer service, and sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent campaigns at live events and pop-up locations
• Engage with customers and answer questions confidently
• Promote services and process registrations or sales transactions
• Set up and manage event displays and branded stations
• Work with the team to achieve daily performance goals
• Maintain a professional, energetic, and customer-focused approach

Skills & Experience

We're looking for candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Applicants with experience or transferable skills in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Retail sales
• Hospitality
• Events and promotions
• Brand ambassador experience
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Public speaking or presentations
• Relationship building

Previous experience is beneficial but not required - full training is provided.

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing mentorship
• Weekly performance incentives
• Career progression opportunities
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Practical experience in events and sales

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 1-3 business days regarding the next stage of the hiring process.