Events Assistant

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Events Assistant to help support the planning and execution of our in-person events and promotional activities. This role combines hands-on event operations with customer engagement, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy fast-paced work, interacting with the public, and contributing to smooth event experiences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare event materials, equipment, and supplies prior to each event
• Support on-site setup, staging, signage placement, and breakdown
• Welcome guests, answer questions, and provide friendly, informative customer service
• Aid in managing foot traffic, lines, and attendee flow
• Coordinate with team members and event leads to resolve on-site issues quickly
• Keep the event space clean, organized, and aligned with brand standards
• Record attendance, engagement numbers, or other metrics requested by leadership
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding schedules and expectations

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team
• Ability to stay organized and focused while handling multiple tasks
• Comfortable working in busy environments, both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to lift 25–40 lbs for event materials (as needed)
• Flexible schedule, including weekends or evenings based on event calendar
• Experience in events, customer service, retail, or promotional work is a plus, but not required

What You Can Expect

• Competitive pay with potential bonus incentives
• Training and on-the-job support
• A collaborative team environment
• Variety in workdays — no two events are the same

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Enjoy interacting with people, solving problems quickly, and contributing to experiences that make a brand memorable
• Comfortable being on your feet, thinking ahead, and bringing positive energy to every event you support

Skills

• Event setup and teardown
• Sales generation
• Team collaboration
• Events
• Customer engagement
• Organizational
• Report compilation
• Live event engagement
• Product demonstrations
• Audience engagement
• Social media platforms
• Vendor liaison
• Event coordination
• Light lifting
• Promotional activities
• Promotional campaigns
• Lead capturing
• Activations
• Event setup and breakdown
• Sales
• Brand representation
• Marketing knowledge
• Event planning
• Logistics coordination
• Customer service
• Event setup
• Logistics management
• Brand promotion
• Marketing
• Live event marketing
• Organization
• People skills
• Inventory tracking
• Persuasive pitching
• Industry trend analysis
• Event marketing
• Brand ambassadorship
• Organizational skills
• CRM tools
• Campaign performance tracking
• Canva
• Trade shows
• Field promotions
• Lead generation
• Verbal communication
• Promotions
• Communications
• Campaign performance monitoring
• Data tracking
• Sales persuasion
• Microsoft Office
• Digital marketing
• Adobe Suite
• Engagement
• Campaigns