Event & Promotions Assistant – Entry Level
GEM · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time
About the role
Do you enjoy meeting new people, attending events, and working in an energetic environment? GEM is hiring Event Marketing & Promotions Assistants to support exciting marketing campaigns, community events, brand activations, and promotional initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in event marketing, promotions, brand awareness, customer engagement, and communications. No previous marketing or event experience is required. Paid training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Represent brands and organizations at events and promotional activities
- Engage directly with customers and members of the community
- Support event marketing and promotional campaigns
- Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown
- Create positive experiences for event attendees
- Communicate campaign information clearly and professionally
- Help generate awareness and engagement for promotional initiatives
- Build relationships with customers and community members
- Work with a team to accomplish event and campaign goals
- Participate in training and professional development
Requirements
- Energetic and outgoing
- Comfortable talking to new people
- Positive and professional
- Dependable and hardworking
- Team-oriented
- Eager to learn new skills
- Motivated by personal and professional growth
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Skills
- Event Marketing
- Promotions
- Brand Marketing
- Customer Engagement
- Public Speaking
- Communications
- Community Outreach
- Brand Awareness
- Relationship Building
- Leadership
Benefits
- Paid training
- Entry-level career opportunity
- Hands-on marketing and event experience
- Professional mentorship
- Team-based work environment
- Opportunities for advancement
- Development of valuable communication and leadership skills
- Opportunities to work at community and promotional events