Jobs · Marketing · Virginia

Event Marketing Assistant – Entry Level

GEM · Richmond, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time

About the role

We are hiring Event Marketing Assistants to support community events and face-to-face marketing campaigns for well-known nonprofit organizations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting new people, working in a team, and wants to gain valuable experience in marketing, communications, and fundraising.

Great Opportunity For: This position can be a great fit for recent high school or college graduates, college students and gap-year candidates, first-time job seekers, customer service and hospitality professionals, retail and sales professionals, career changers, anyone looking to gain professional experience and develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Represent nonprofit organizations at community events and outreach locations
  • Engage with the public and create friendly, meaningful conversations
  • Educate people about nonprofit missions, programs, and initiatives
  • Support fundraising and community outreach campaigns
  • Help create an energetic and welcoming event experience
  • Build relationships with members of the community
  • Work with a team to achieve campaign goals
  • Participate in daily coaching, training, and professional development
  • Develop valuable communication, presentation, and leadership skills

Qualifications

  • Friendly, outgoing, and personable
  • Reliable and professional
  • Comfortable meeting and talking with new people
  • Motivated and eager to learn
  • Positive and team-oriented
  • Goal-driven and willing to take on new challenges
  • Interested in marketing, communications, business, or leadership
  • No experience needed – paid training and hands-on coaching are provided from day one

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Entry-level opportunity with no experience required
  • Hands-on marketing and event experience
  • Ongoing coaching and professional development
  • Opportunities for advancement and leadership
  • Collaborative and energetic team environment
  • Opportunities to build valuable professional skills
  • The chance to represent meaningful nonprofit causes

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