Jobs · Marketing · Virginia

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

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