4,074 Event Assistant jobs in the United States

• Interact with the public at fundraising events
• Help set up & break down event materials
• Build relationships & boost brand awareness
• Work as a team to reach performance goals
• Keep things fun, professional, and impactful

• Friendly & outgoing personality
• Passion for helping others
• Strong communication & people skills
• Organized, adaptable, and team-oriented
• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Head into the summer with a new job as a Virginia state employee. The Office of Events Management at George Mason University's Mason Square (Arlington) campus is ready to hire a Part-Time Event Assistant. Be part of a team of professionals who assist with the successful support and execution of events at the Mason Square Campus (Arlington). George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will support this commitment.

Wait, there's more. We offer some benefits to part-time employees. These benefits include tuition assistance, ability to contribute to a supplemental retirement plan, participation in the Staff Senate and wonderful discounts!

You'll be busy. Now, fast forward a few months. You have made a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities of a major university. We think it's a great gig. That's why we are looking for the best and want you to join us. Go Patriots!

Responsibilities:

• Verifies that all equipment requested for events is set in the exact manner as described on the set-up report this will involve setting up tables and chairs and audio-visual equipment in accordance with reservation requests;
• Operate and maintain a working knowledge of all audio-visual (A/V) systems in Mason Square event venues;
• Verifies that Audio-Visual equipment is tested and fully operational before events begin;
• Provide general A/V support for meetings, conferences, and events;
• Responds to and troubleshoot minor technical issues and provide user support during an event when required;
• Delivers timely and effective support to event clients, responding promptly to all requests;
• Ensures accurate and on time fulfilment of table and equipment delivery requests;
• Completes regular building checks to retrieve and return event signage and equipment to storage;
• Maintains order in all storerooms and ensure that aisles and mechanical equipment areas are kept clear of equipment;
• Ensures proper storage of Plaza furniture and Umbrellas in advance of inclement weather;
• Assists management with event operations and execution requirements while ensuring compliance with Mason square venue polices; and
• Identifies maintenance discrepancies and/or damages within event space and reports them to the Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate;
• Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse audience, including current university faculty and staff, alumni, donors, students, and the community;
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends;
• Must be able to safely and independently move items up to 50 pounds;
• Must have excellent verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Possesses a strong customer service, time management and organizational skillset with high attention to detail; and
• Understanding of audio/visual equipment used to support events and multimedia applications, visual/audio hardware configuration, conference A/V set-ups, streaming platforms, and knowledge of electronics used to support events, and a willingness to learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six-months experience working in event venue operations support capacity;
• Familiarity with higher education; and
• Willingness to learn A/V and multimedia applications, conference A/V set-ups, and streaming tools and platforms.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Event Assistant at . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: April 15, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 29, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website,

Posting Information: 

Salary/Hourly Rate: $16-$18 per hour 

Hours per week: up to 19

Job Classification: Part-time, non-exempt, year-round

Job Type: Onsite 

Location: Powisset Farm, Dover, MA 

What You’ll Do: 

The Role: 

The primary role of the Event Assistant is to promote membership and engage and excite visitors, program participants, and private lessees at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. The position is part-time, year-round, often on weekends, evenings and holidays.  The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting with on-site execution of public programs and private events in the farm kitchen/classroom or outdoors. Tasks may range from event set up (moving tables and chairs), greeting/checking-in participants upon arrival, assisting with cooking classes (material set up, washing dishes, cleaning), selling memberships and providing membership information to festival attendees, and more. At all events and programs, the Event Assistant will educate and encourage visitors to support The Trustees through a variety of outlets. 

Specifically, you’ll: 

• Assist Engagement Manager with event set up such as moving tables & chairs, decorating, providing Trustees marketing and educational material. 
• Assist chef instructors with cooking classes, which could entail setting-up cooking stations, washing dishes, food prep, and cleaning. 
• Assist with private events and liaise with private lessees on site. 
• Educate visitors about The Trustees mission and value of membership; sell memberships on site using Siriusware software. 
• Greet and/or check-in visitors upon arrival and orient them to the property; provide exceptional customer service by answering questions, problem solving and directing visitors, as needed. 
• Social media posts before, during and after events. 
• Be familiar with and enforce property rules and regulations. 
• Keep event areas organized, clean, and orderly to deliver a positive visitor experience. 
• Perform opening and closing procedures during each shift and perform cash or credit sales transactions. Use basic computer skills and have the ability to learn new systems, including processing credit card transactions and logging hours. 
• Communicate regularly with staff to report safety concerns, incidents, maintenance needs and program assessment. 

This is a part-time, nonexempt position working up to 19 hours per week reporting directly to the Public Programs Coordinator for Charles River Valley 

Requirements

What You’ll Need: 

Skills and Experience: 

• Outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic; enjoys working with the public including children and families. 

• Responsible, committed with exceptional attention to detail and safety. 

• Dependable, available to work weekends, holidays and occasional evenings. 

• Articulate, confident and calm when confronted by uncooperative visitors and when handling emergencies. 

• Ability to work independently. 

• CPR & First Aid certification, highly desirable. 

• Committed to the mission of The Trustees. 

• Committed to a great visitor experience and sharing the excitement of Powisset Farm. 

Other        

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required. 

Working Conditions 

• Variable outdoor weather conditions.  

• Ability to lift 40 pounds required. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment. 

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check. 

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.  

Questions? Contact our People team at  

Benefits

Your Benefits (No Benefits) 

• Sick time: 40 hours 

• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.  

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.  

Equal Opportunity and Diversity: 

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.    

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here:  Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity . 

 It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.  

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at .

Event Assistant JobID: 11834

• Position Type:

  Athletics/ Event Assistant

• Date Posted:

  2/27/2025

• Location:

  Educational Support Center

• Closing Date:

  OUF

HOURLY RATE: $17.77

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 2 - 10

FTE: .0625

JOB CODE:

POSITION TYPE: REGULAR

LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission toelevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY: This is a “per event” position which assists the Athletic Facilities Lead Operator, Stadium and/or Aquatics Operator during routine and special events held at the Veteran’ Memorial Aquatic Center , Five Star Stadium and North Stadium, or during other special district events on or off the district buildings and grounds. This position is responsible for taking admission tickets and/or money, reconciling same, running concession stands and doing pre and post inventory of concession items.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sell and issue tickets, receives money, check or credit card payments, gives correct change as appropriate, to paying guests. Checks credentials of non-paying attendees. Provides superior customer service and interactions with staff and guests. Answers guests’ questions and resolves guests’ conflicts and situations or escalates difficult issues to the Aquatics Center/Stadium Operator or responsible administrative staff person. Refers disruptive guests to appropriate administrator.

2. Counts, balances and resolves overages/deficiencies in balancing currency for concession booth. Performs cash register close-outs including register reports and ensuring appropriate monies are placed in bank bag for the next event.

3. Prepares and sells concession items to stadium patrons; counts and prepares pre and post event inventory of concession items. Makes note of any maintenance needed in the concession area. Ensures lead operator or administrator is aware of needed supplies and/or maintenance issues.

4. Perform other job related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in cash handling and public contact preferred.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION:

All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees’ previous work experience. “Grade” refers to position or job classification and “Step” refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule ( for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement. (

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).

To learn more about our benefits, please see ourBenefits Overview. (

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• Interact with the public at fundraising events
• Help set up & break down event materials
• Build relationships & boost brand awareness
• Work as a team to reach performance goals
• Keep things fun, professional, and impactful

• Friendly & outgoing personality
• Passion for helping others
• Strong communication & people skills
• Organized, adaptable, and team-oriented
• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Arlington, VA
  

• Part-Time / Hourly Wage
  

• Opening on: Apr
  

Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Around 20 hours/week

Location: Arlington, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities and Campus Operations ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.

Mason Square Campus Administration and Operations, a division of Facilities and Campus Operations, is dedicated to delivering exceptional event experiences by providing comprehensive technical and operational support for conferences, meetings, and campus-wide events. This work is further supported by a suite of campus services designed to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for all members of the university community.

About the Position:

Head into the summer with a new job as a Virginia state employee. The Office of Events Management at George Mason University's Mason Square (Arlington) campus is ready to hire (as in immediately) a Part-Time Event Assistant. Be part of a team of professionals who assist with the successful support and execution of events at the Mason Square Campus (Arlington). George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will support this commitment.

Wait, there's more. We offer some benefits to part-time employees. These benefits include tuition assistance, ability to contribute to a supplemental retirement plan, participation in the Staff Senate and wonderful discounts!

You'll be busy. Now, fast forward a few months. You have made a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities of a major university. We think it's a great gig. That's why we are looking for the best and want you to join us. Go Patriots!

Responsibilities:

• Verifies that all equipment requested for events is set in the exact manner as described on the set-up report - this will involve setting up tables and chairs and audio-visual equipment in accordance with reservation requests;
• Operate and maintain a working knowledge of all audio-visual (A/V) systems in Mason Square event venues;
• Verifies that Audio-Visual equipment is tested and fully operational before events begin;
• Provide general A/V support for meetings, conferences, and events;
• Responds to and troubleshoot minor technical issues and provide user support during an event when required;
• Delivers timely and effective support to event clients, responding promptly to all requests;
• Ensures accurate and on time fulfilment of table and equipment delivery requests;
• Completes regular building checks to retrieve and return event signage and equipment to storage;
• Maintains order in all storerooms and ensure that aisles and mechanical equipment areas are kept clear of equipment;
• Ensures proper storage of Plaza furniture and Umbrellas in advance of inclement weather;
• Assists management with event operations and execution requirements while ensuring compliance with Mason square venue polices; and
• Identifies maintenance discrepancies and/or damages within event space and reports them to the Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate;
• Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse audience, including current university faculty and staff, alumni, donors, students, and the community;
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends;
• Must be able to safely and independently move items up to 50 pounds;
• Must have excellent verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Possesses a strong customer service, time management and organizational skillset with high attention to detail; and
• Understanding of audio/visual equipment used to support events and multimedia applications, visual/audio hardware configuration, conference A/V set-ups, streaming platforms, and knowledge of electronics used to support events, and a willingness to learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six-months experience working in event venue operations support capacity;
• Familiarity with higher education; and
• Willingness to learn A/V and multimedia applications, conference A/V set-ups, and streaming tools and platforms.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Event Assistant at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: April 15, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 29, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

• Interact with the public at fundraising events
• Help set up & break down event materials
• Build relationships & boost brand awareness
• Work as a team to reach performance goals
• Keep things fun, professional, and impactful

• Friendly & outgoing personality
• Passion for helping others
• Strong communication & people skills
• Organized, adaptable, and team-oriented
• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Join Our Event Team – Make an Impact & Have Fun!

Looking for a job that’s exciting, social, and meaningful?

We’re hiring outgoing, self-motivated individuals to join our Event Team! No experience? No problem! We provide hands-on training to help you develop new skills, build confidence, and grow as a leader—all while making a real impact in the community.
 

• Interact with the public at fundraising events
• Help set up & break down event materials
• Build relationships & boost brand awareness
• Work as a team to reach performance goals
• Keep things fun, professional, and impactful

• Friendly & outgoing personality
• Passion for helping others
• Strong communication & people skills
• Organized, adaptable, and team-oriented
• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Interact with the public at fundraising events
• Help set up & break down event materials
• Build relationships & boost brand awareness
• Work as a team to reach performance goals
• Keep things fun, professional, and impactful

• Friendly & outgoing personality
• Passion for helping others
• Strong communication & people skills
• Organized, adaptable, and team-oriented
• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment