Assistant Event Manager - Paid Training / Entry Level Job at GIG Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

dEZyeWJRd2RWV1FaQWVUWituYVZ1WjBYTGc9PQ==
  • GIG Alexandria
  • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

We specialize in face-to-face fundraising, live event promotions, and community engagement , partnering with leading nonprofit organizations to help grow their impact. We’re seeking a motivated and people-focused Assistant Event Manager to join our team at the entry level.

No prior experience is required — we provide paid training , hands-on mentorship, and a full benefits package to support your growth into leadership.

About the Role
As an Entry-Level Assistant Event Manager, you’ll learn the fundamentals of event coordination, team leadership, and campaign management. You’ll support daily event operations while developing the skills needed to run events independently and move into a management role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, organizing, and executing live fundraising and promotional events

  • Support Event Managers with scheduling, logistics, and on-site coordination

  • Engage with event attendees, share campaign information, and represent nonprofit partners

  • Guide and motivate team members during events

  • Learn to track event performance and complete daily reports

  • Help ensure event brand standards and partner expectations are met

  • Maintain a positive, professional, and high-energy presence at all times

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Outgoing, confident, and comfortable speaking with people

  • Natural leadership qualities and a desire to grow into management

  • Reliable, punctual, and highly coachable

  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, event-based environments

  • No experience necessary — full training provided

What We Offer

  • Paid training with step-by-step leadership development

  • Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)

  • Competitive weekly pay with performance incentives

  • Clear and rapid advancement into Event Manager and Senior roles

  • Supportive, team-driven work environment

  • Travel opportunities for high performers

  • Immediate start dates available

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Immediate start,

Similar Jobs

Docusign

Software Engineer Intern Job at Docusign

 ...Company Overview Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify peoples lives. With intelligent agreement management... 

TRA Medical Imaging

Physician Admin Support Job at TRA Medical Imaging

 ...corporate office is hiring for a full-time member of our Physician Admin Support team. In this role you will provide direct virtual and...  ...you! Location: TRA Administrative Office - Downtown Tacoma (Remote work available after 90-day training period)Schedule: Monday,... 

Cardinal Health

Warehouse Worker (Part Time, Night Shift) Job at Cardinal Health

 ...Qualifications We are open to candidates with little to no warehouse experience. If you are comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented...  ...in the facility includes order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, turret truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.... 

InSync Healthcare Recruiters

Neurologist Job at InSync Healthcare Recruiters

 ...Outpatient General Neurologist opportunity in the San Francisco Bay area Join a highly respected, physician-owned multispecialty medical group with over 50 providers and a strong 40+ year history of excellence across Northern California. We are seeking a Board-Certified... 

Med Source Consultants

Neurologist - 7003 Job at Med Source Consultants

 ...Neurologist 7003 Neurology Locums Opportunity Only 1 Day per Month!*Multi-specialty practice focused on injury recovery therapy is adding a Neurologist locums to their practice *They need a Neurology locums 1 day per month and as needed for ongoing coverage....