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Entry-Level Event Assistant

SI Marketing
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/13/2026

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community while building a rewarding career? We're hiring a Full-Time Entry-Level Event Assistant to support charity events, nonprofit campaigns, community outreach initiatives, and live promotional activations.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, career changers, and motivated individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in event planning, fundraising, nonprofit marketing, volunteer coordination, and community engagement. No previous experience is required—we provide paid training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.

As an Event Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced event professionals to help organize, coordinate, and execute impactful events that support charitable organizations and community initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of charity events, fundraising campaigns, and community outreach programs.
  • Support event setup, registration, logistics, breakdown, and overall event operations.
  • Welcome and engage attendees, donors, volunteers, and community members with professionalism and enthusiasm.
  • Help coordinate volunteer schedules, event activities, and onsite event flow.
  • Promote nonprofit initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and community programs while providing accurate information to attendees.
  • Assist with registration, guest check-in, donation processing, and event materials.
  • Monitor attendance, collect participant feedback, and help evaluate event success.
  • Work closely with event coordinators and team members to ensure events run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Maintain a positive, organized, and professional presence throughout all events.
  • Participate in paid training focused on event coordination, fundraising, leadership development, customer engagement, and nonprofit outreach.

Qualifications

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and make an impact.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • A strong interest in event planning, nonprofit organizations, fundraising, marketing, or community engagement.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A friendly, outgoing, and professional attitude.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Dependability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • High school diploma or GED required (college coursework is a plus).
  • Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events.
  • Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, events, volunteer work, or nonprofit organizations is a plus—but no experience is required.

What We Offer

  • Immediate full-time employment
  • Paid training and hands-on event experience
  • Competitive pay with performance-based incentives
  • Career advancement opportunities in event management, nonprofit leadership, community outreach, and fundraising
  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development
  • Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment
  • Opportunities to work alongside charitable organizations, nonprofit partners, and community leaders
  • Valuable experience in event planning, fundraising, volunteer management, public relations, and community engagement

Why Join Our Team?

This is more than an entry-level position—it's an opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in your community. You'll gain practical experience, develop transferable professional skills, and contribute to events that support important charitable causes and nonprofit organizations.

Whether you're beginning your career or looking for a new opportunity with purpose, you'll receive the training, support, and experience needed to succeed.

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain hands-on experience in event planning, nonprofit support, fundraising, and community outreach, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to start your career as an Entry-Level Event Assistant and help create meaningful community impact through live events and charitable initiatives.

Salary : $50,000 - $75,000

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