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Estimated Pay info$16 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Fairfax, Virginia

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Job Description

Job Description

We're hiring an enthusiastic, people-focused Event Assistant to join our growing team. This entry-level event job is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, creating positive experiences, and being part of exciting events and community activities.

No previous event experience is required. We provide paid training, hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth. If you're motivated, organized, and enjoy a fast-paced team environment, this could be a great fit for you.

What You'll Do
  • Assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of events and promotional activities
  • Welcome and engage with customers, attendees, and community members
  • Represent our organization in a friendly and professional manner
  • Help coordinate event setup, materials, displays, and activities
  • Provide information about programs, services, and promotional initiatives
  • Support community outreach and customer engagement efforts
  • Assist with event registration, attendee questions, and general event needs
  • Work closely with team members to help ensure successful events and positive experiences
  • Collect customer and attendee feedback and share insights with the team
  • Help maintain organized event materials and supplies
  • Contribute ideas to improve future events and engagement activities
What We Offer
  • Paid training — no previous event experience required
  • Hands-on experience in event coordination, marketing, customer engagement, and community outreach
  • Career advancement and professional development opportunities
  • Leadership coaching and mentorship
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunities to develop communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Performance-based incentives and recognition opportunities
Qualifications

We're looking for motivated, dependable people who enjoy interacting with others and are eager to learn.

  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Friendly, positive, and professional attitude
  • Comfortable interacting with customers and diverse audiences
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Dependable, motivated, and willing to learn
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Experience in events, customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, marketing, or community outreach is a plus but not required
Why Join Our Team?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in event coordination, marketing, customer engagement, promotions, and community outreach while working alongside an experienced team.

Whether you're starting your career, looking for an entry-level opportunity, or exploring a career in events, marketing, public relations, customer success, or community engagement, we'll provide the training and support you need to develop your skills.


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Posting ID: 1290042057 Posted: 2026-08-24 Job Title: Event Assistant