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
• Absorb and manage foot traffic, lines, and attendee flow
• Help monitor inventory and restock promotional items as needed
• Cook up 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
• Varying 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.
• Skills: event setup and teardown, team collaboration, sales generation, events, customer engagement, report compilation, organizational, live event engagement, audience engagement, vendor liaison, product demonstrations, social media platforms, 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, persuasive pitching, inventory tracking, industry trend analysis, event marketing, brand ambassadorship, organizational skills, CRM tools, campaign performance tracking, canva, trade shows, field promotions, lead generation, verbal communication, promotions, campaigns