Event Assistant
•5 days ago
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$57000 - $67000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Hoboken, NJ 07030 Hoboken, New Jersey open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
Job Description
Requirements
We are seeking an Event Assistant to provide hands-on support for scheduled events, brand programs, and customer-focused activities. This position assists with event preparation, organization, attendee needs, and day-of activities to help ensure each program is properly prepared and runs smoothly.
The Event Assistant will work alongside event and marketing team members while supporting a variety of assignments before, during, and following scheduled events.
- Assist with preparing for upcoming events and scheduled programs
- Organize event materials, supplies, signage, displays, and informational resources
- Help prepare event spaces and customer-facing areas prior to opening
- Support event setup according to established plans and layouts
- Welcome attendees and provide general event information
- Assist with check-in, registration, directions, and routine attendee questions
- Help attendees locate activities, resources, or appropriate team members
- Distribute approved event and informational materials
- Monitor event areas and replenish supplies throughout scheduled activities
- Keep displays, materials, and presentation areas organized
- Assist with product demonstrations and informational activities when required
- Communicate attendee questions and requests to appropriate team members
- Support event staff with scheduled activities and program requirements
- Help monitor attendee flow and maintain organized event areas
- Gather general attendee comments and feedback
- Assist with inventory counts of event materials and supplies
- Help pack, organize, and store materials following events
- Support event breakdown and ensure materials are properly accounted for
- Follow established event, presentation, and brand guidelines
- Complete additional event support assignments based on program needs
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- College coursework or an Associate’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred
- Previous experience in events, hospitality, customer service, retail, marketing programs, or another customer-facing environment preferred
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly, professional, and dependable approach
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Comfortable assisting attendees and answering general questions
- Ability to follow event plans, schedules, and instructions
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in an active environment
- Dependable time-management and follow-through
- Ability to adapt when event schedules or requirements change
- Comfortable working independently when assigned specific responsibilities
- Availability for scheduled events, including occasional evenings or weekends when required
- Comprehensive onboarding and event-specific training
- Employee recognition programs
- Team activities and company events
- Collaborative working environment
- Variety of events and scheduled programs
- Cross-functional team collaboration
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