Event Specialist I

About the role

Coordinate logistics for corporate and public events, including vendor relationships, contract negotiation, event timelines, production schedules, and on-site setup/breakdown. Track event budgets, ensure cost efficiency, and collaborate with marketing for event promotion. Handle attendee registration, customer service, and post-event feedback analysis. This is a non-FTE role with no tenure limit, requiring a minimum of 6 events per year, which may occur on weekdays or weekends anywhere in Southern California. Time, mileage, and hotel/meals for distant events are expensed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a brand ambassador at community and promotional events to increase awareness, participation, and engagement in company programs and services.
• Interact with customers on-site, providing information and promoting program benefits.
• Support event demonstrations, field marketing activities, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Assist with event setup, dismantling, and transportation of materials, including pick-up and drop-off as needed.
• Collaborate with corporate and field marketing teams to support customized outreach programs and event objectives.
• Engage with diverse customer populations to effectively promote programs and services.
• Partner with company employees, third-party program representatives, and external agencies to increase customer awareness and participation.
• Work on an as-needed basis; hours may vary based on event schedules, including weekends and occasional weekdays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience preferred in sales, marketing, customer service, promotional marketing, teaching, communications, talent representation, on-camera work, or related fields.
• Previous promotional or event marketing experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and represent the company professionally.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Ability to attract, engage, and educate customers.
• Must be able to walk up to five miles per day and lift 45 pounds as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to transport event materials when required.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and occasional weekdays.
• Must sign a photo and video release authorization.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese preferred.
• Proficiency in Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, or Tagalog is highly desirable.
• Reliable transportation and upbeat personality.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.

Location

Events may be held anywhere within the following Central and Southern California counties:

• Fresno County
• Imperial County
• Kern County
• Kings County
• Los Angeles County
• Orange County
• Riverside County
• San Bernardino County
• San Luis Obispo County
• Santa Barbara County
• Tulare County
• Ventura County