Event Marketing Assistant – Entry Level at GEM in Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Company: GEM
- Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
Overview
Are you interested in event marketing, promotions, customer engagement, and working directly with the public? We are looking for an Entry-Level Event Marketing Assistant to join our team and support live events, promotional campaigns, community initiatives, and brand activations.
Job description
- Are you interested in event marketing, promotions, customer engagement, and working directly with the public?
- We are looking for an Entry-Level Event Marketing Assistant to join our team and support live events, promotional campaigns, community initiatives, and brand activations.
- This is a hands-on, entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to build practical experience in marketing and events without needing years of previous experience.
- No prior event or marketing experience is required. Paid training and coaching are provided.
Responsibilities
- Assist with live event marketing and promotional campaigns
- Represent brands and nonprofit partners at community events
- Engage with event attendees and members of the public
- Explain campaign information, programs, and promotional offers
- Help create an engaging and professional event experience
- Assist with event registration and information areas
- Support promotional displays and event materials
- Participate in community outreach and awareness initiatives
- Communicate customer feedback and questions to team leaders
- Work with team members to support daily event and campaign objectives
- Attend training sessions, team meetings, and professional development activities
Requirements
- Interested in marketing, events, promotions, or customer engagement
- Comfortable speaking with new people
- Energetic and personable
- Organized and dependable
- A strong communicator
- Willing to learn
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Retail Hospitality Customer Service Sales Fundraising Events Communications Athletics Restaurants
- No previous marketing experience is necessary.
Skills
Required
- Comfortable speaking with new people
- Energetic and personable
- Organized and dependable
- A strong communicator
- Willing to learn
Benefits
- Paid training
- Hands-on learning
- Professional coaching and mentorship
- Full-time employment opportunities
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Development of communication and leadership skills
- Experience with live events and promotional campaigns
- Supportive, team-oriented environment