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Verified Pay check_circle $40000 - $60000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring an Entry-Level Event Assistant to support live events, community activities, and promotional programs in the local area. This is an entry-level position, and previous event experience is not required. Paid training and hands-on instruction will be provided.

The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, comfortable interacting with the public, and interested in developing skills in event support, customer service, communication, and promotional activities. This position may be a good fit for recent graduates, college students, career changers, or candidates looking to begin a career in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with event setup and breakdown

  • Prepare event materials, displays, supplies, and informational materials

  • Welcome and assist event attendees

  • Provide information and answer basic questions from attendees and community members

  • Assist with registration, check-in, demonstrations, and information tables

  • Help maintain an organized and professional event environment

  • Support event and promotional activities as directed by the event team

  • Communicate professionally with customers, attendees, and team members

  • Attend scheduled training sessions and team meetings

  • Follow event procedures, schedules, and instructions from supervisors

  • Work collaboratively with other team members during events

Qualifications

  • No previous event experience required

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Professional and dependable work habits

  • Comfortable interacting with members of the public

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • Willingness to learn new procedures and skills

  • Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned responsibilities

  • Reliable attendance and punctuality

Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, restaurants, sales, events, community outreach, or similar customer-facing work is welcome but not required.

Training and Development

Paid training is provided for employees who are new to event work. Training may include:

  • Event setup and operational procedures

  • Customer service

  • Attendee communication

  • Registration and check-in procedures

  • Event materials and displays

  • Professional communication

  • Teamwork and workplace procedures

Employees will work with experienced team members while learning the responsibilities of the position.


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Posting ID: 1299539646 Posted: 2026-09-29 Job Title: Event Assistant