Events Assistant

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

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.

Your Impact

As an Events Assistant, you will play a key part in ensuring each event runs professionally from start to finish. You’ll participate in organizing materials, interacting with attendees, coordinating logistics, and supporting the overall success of each activation.

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.
• Assist with managing foot traffic, lines, and attendee flow.
• Help monitor inventory and restock promotional items as needed.
• 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 lb 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.
• Event planning
• Brand ambassadorship
• Event coordination
• Logistics coordination
• Brand promotion
• Verbal communication
• In‑person sales
• Marketing
• Event marketing
• Communications
• Promotional activities
• Customer engagement
• Customer service
• Strong verbal communication
• Promotional campaigns
• Lead capturing
• Campaigns
• Logistics management
• Persuasion
• Report compilation
• Marketing knowledge
• Persuasive pitching
• Digital marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Social media management
• Live event engagement
• Social media platforms
• Organizational skills
• Sales persuasion
• Promotions
• CRM tools
• Product demonstration
• Campaign performance monitoring
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Promotional activities
• Lead generation
• Light lifting
• Team collaboration
• Brand representation
• Social media
• Sales generation
• Engagement
• Trade shows
• Retail sales
• Canva
• Audience engagement
• Adobe Suite
• Campaign performance tracking
• Event setup and teardown
• Data tracking
• Product demonstrations
• Field promotions
• Communication
• Activations
• Industry trend analysis
• Event setup and breakdown
• Sales
• Live event marketing
• People skills
• Inventory tracking
• Vendor liaison

What You Can Expect

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

Ideal Candidate Profile

You enjoy interacting with people, solving problems quickly, and contributing to experiences that make a brand memorable. You’re comfortable being on your feet, thinking ahead, and bringing positive energy to every event you support.