What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Event Assistant position at Great Lakes Outreach Wisconsin?
Entry-Level Event Assistant – Full Time (Onsite)
Milwaukee, WI
We’re hiring a full-time Entry-Level Event Assistant to join our growing team, working face-to-face with customers at live events, retail pop-ups, brand activations, and promotional campaigns.
This is a people-focused, customer engagement and sales role where you’ll build conversations, represent products or services, and support customers through real-time purchasing decisions in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys customer interaction, communication, and working in active environments:
- Acting as a brand ambassador / frontline representative, engaging customers at events and pop-up activations
- Starting natural conversations with members of the public and creating interest in products or services
- Using strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain offerings clearly and confidently (no scripts required)
- Adapting your approach based on customer behaviour, using emotional intelligence, active listening, and adaptability
- Supporting face-to-face sales, lead generation, and customer acquisition in real time
- Working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, staying proactive throughout the day
- Collaborating with a team and sharing feedback on customer responses, engagement, and performance
- Using basic reporting or CRM tools (training provided) to track activity and results
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. This role is especially suitable for people with experience or transferable skills from:
- Customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales assistant roles
- Entry-level marketing, promotions, events, or brand activation experience
- University students or graduates with experience as a student ambassador, campus rep, or society volunteer
- Roles involving public speaking, group work, fundraising, canvassing, or community engagement
- Experience in retail associate, call centre, reception, or front-of-house roles
Key attributes:
- Confident, outgoing, and comfortable speaking with new people
- Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills
- Motivated, proactive, and comfortable working towards goals or targets
- Adaptable and able to think on your feet in busy environments
- Interest in developing skills in sales, marketing, customer acquisition, and brand representation
- Available full-time and able to work onsite
What You’ll Get
- Full training provided (no direct sales experience required)
- Coaching and ongoing support in sales, customer engagement, and communication skills
- Experience in events, experiential marketing, and face-to-face sales campaigns
- Clear progression opportunities based on performance
- A social, active, and team-oriented working environment
Apply Now
If you’re looking to build experience in sales, marketing, customer engagement, or brand promotion, and enjoy working in a fast-moving, people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start developing real-world skills in communication, persuasion, and customer interaction.