Special Event Management Assistant — Entry Level

GEM Global Events, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Hands-on marketing and promotional exp

Job summary

GEM Global Events, Inc. in Virginia Beach is seeking an enthusiastic Special Event Management Assistant to support live promotional campaigns at community events. This on-site, entry-level role focuses on customer engagement and executing campaigns under the guidance of the management team.

You will gain hands-on experience in marketing, promotions, and leadership as you interact with the public daily. Great fit for recent graduates looking to start a career in events and marketing, with

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing, and professional personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Represent charitable organizations professionally at live events.
• Engage with customers, attendees, and the community.
• Support promotional campaigns and on-site event activities.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown as directed.
• Follow campaign guidelines and work closely with management.
• Develop valuable skills in communication, marketing, sales, customer service, and leadership.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Independence

Learnability

Job description

Are you outgoing, motivated, and looking to gainhands-on experience in marketing, promotions, customer engagement, and events?

We’re hiring aSpecial Event Management Assistantto represent established and nationally recognized charitable organizations at live promotional events and community campaigns.

This is acustomer-facing, on-site support role. You will not plan, schedule, budget, coordinate, or manage events. Our management team handles event planning and logistics—you’ll help execute campaigns and engage with the public at events.

What You’ll Do

• Represent charitable organizations professionally at live events.
• Engage with customers, attendees, and the community.
• Support promotional campaigns and on-site event activities.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown as directed.
• Follow campaign guidelines and work closely with management.
• Develop valuable skills in communication, marketing, sales, customer service, and leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, outgoing, and professional personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Reliable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.

Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, marketing, fundraising, or events is a plus—but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Hands-on marketing and promotional experience

This is a great opportunity forentry-level candidates and recent graduateswho enjoy working with people and want to develop valuable professional skills.