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Event Marketing Assistant – Entry Level

GEM
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Virginia Beach, VA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an enthusiastic Event Marketing Assistant to join our team, focusing on charity clients.
  • This entry-level position requires no prior experience and offers full training, making it perfect for those starting a career in event marketing and fundraising.
  • The role involves engaging with the public through community outreach and fundraising campaigns to help achieve campaign goals.
  • Candidates should possess a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn, with a salary of $35,000 per year.
  • This position provides opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive team environment.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and people-focused Event Marketing Assistant to join our growing team and work directly with established and respected charity clients.

This is an entry-level opportunity with full training provided, making it ideal for individuals looking to launch or develop a career in event marketing, face-to-face marketing, fundraising, sales, customer engagement, or communications.

In this role, you'll represent our charity partners through face-to-face community outreach and fundraising campaigns, engage directly with members of the public, and help deliver impactful campaigns while developing valuable professional and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

  • Full-time employment with clear opportunities for career progression
  • Comprehensive in-house training and ongoing coaching
  • No previous marketing or fundraising experience required
  • Hands-on experience in marketing, sales, fundraising, communications, and customer engagement
  • Opportunities to work with established charity clients
  • A supportive, energetic, and collaborative team environment
  • Professional development workshops and training sessions
  • Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills
  • A structured pathway for individuals who want to grow within the organization

We believe that training, coaching, and continuous development are key to long-term success. That's why we invest in our people, helping team members build the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to achieve their goals and progress within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

As an Event Marketing Assistant, you will:

  • Represent charity clients professionally at face-to-face marketing, fundraising, and community outreach events
  • Engage with members of the public and clearly communicate campaign goals and messages
  • Support fundraising and community outreach campaigns in achieving daily and weekly objectives
  • Build positive relationships with customers and provide an exceptional experience
  • Assist with fundraising initiatives and contribute toward campaign targets
  • Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and clients
  • Complete assigned responsibilities efficiently, both independently and as part of a team
  • Attend team meetings, training sessions, workshops, and professional development programs
  • Maintain a positive, professional, and enthusiastic approach when representing our clients
  • Maintain accurate campaign and donation records
  • Provide regular updates on campaign performance and progress
  • Identify opportunities to improve customer engagement, campaign performance, and overall effectiveness
  • Continuously develop your skills in communication, sales, marketing, fundraising, and customer service

What We're Looking For

No previous experience is required. We're more interested in your attitude, potential, and willingness to learn.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • A genuine interest in marketing, sales, fundraising, communications, or customer engagement
  • A positive, ambitious, and coachable attitude
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good organizational and time-management skills
  • A proactive approach and strong work ethic
  • The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities
  • Confidence interacting with people from different backgrounds
  • The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team
  • A professional and customer-focused approach
  • Enthusiasm for learning, personal development, and career progression

No Experience? No Problem.

If you're new to marketing, fundraising, sales, or customer engagement, we'll provide the training you need to get started.

Our training and development program covers areas including:

Face-to-face marketing Customer engagement Fundraising Communication Sales Campaign management Customer service Leadership Professional development

You'll gain practical experience while working alongside experienced team members and developing skills that can support your long-term career.

Ready to Start Your Career in Marketing?

If you're ambitious, enthusiastic, confident, and ready to learn, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Join a growing team, represent respected charity clients, gain valuable hands-on experience, and build a career in event marketing, fundraising, sales, communications, and customer engagement.

No experience required. Full training provided. Career progression available.




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