EVENTS ASSOCIATE
About the role
Popcorn for the People seeks enthusiastic, dependable individuals who enjoy engaging with people, supporting community events, and contributing to a purpose‑driven organization. As an Event Associate, you will represent Popcorn for the People at local events, support sales activities, distribute samples, and assist with production operations. This role helps create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with autism and other intellectual & developmental disabilities while offering flexible, mission‑driven work.
Responsibilities
- Attend assigned local events, including farmers markets, sporting events, local shops, service plazas, corporate offices, and other community venues
- Assist the Event Lead with event setup, breakdown, and daily operations
- Engage customers and community members in a friendly and professional manner
- Hand out product samples and provide information about Popcorn for the People
- Process transactions using a Point of Sale (POS) system on an iPad
- Maintain an organized and welcoming event space
- Assist in the production facility as needed
- Support inventory, product preparation, and packaging activities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and community members
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to learn and operate a Point of Sale (POS) system on an iPad
- Reliable transportation to assigned event locations
- Ability to work a flexible per diem schedule based on event and production needs
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to walk, bend, reach, and move throughout event and production environments
- Ability to lift and carry products, supplies, and event materials
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous customer service, retail, sales, food service, or event experience
- Experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DailyPay – Access your earned wages before payday
- Flexible per diem scheduling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company‑paid training
- Career growth & development
- Paid training programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to gain experience in sales, customer service, production, and event operations
- Meaningful work that matters – make a difference every day, support an innovative social enterprise, strengthen communities through inclusion, build meaningful relationships, join a mission‑driven organization
Pay
Per Diem Pay Rate: $17.83 per hour. DailyPay available.
Schedule
Per Diem flexible schedule based on event assignments and production needs. Weekend and occasional evening availability may be required. Hours vary based on business needs and scheduled events.