Event Marketing Assistant – Entry Level

Ada County, ID (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Assist in planning and executing community events and outreach campaigns for REI, coordinating with partners and attendees to share information.

  • Drive event planning and on-site engagement for outreach initiatives.
  • Must-have: Outgoing, professional interpersonal skills for public interaction.
  • Standout: Paid training and clear path for advancement within the organization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and executing community events and marketing campaigns
  • Represent nonprofit partners at local events, retail locations, and outreach tables
  • Engage with attendees to introduce initiatives and provide information
  • Support event logistics, setup, and breakdown
  • Track and report event attendance and campaign metrics
  • Collaborate with team members to meet outreach and campaign goals
  • Participate in training and professional development sessions

Requirements

  • Outgoing, professional, and comfortable interacting with the public
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Team-oriented and motivated to learn
  • Interested in developing skills in marketing, event management, and nonprofit outreach
  • No prior experience is required — full training and mentorship are provided.

Benefits

  • Paid training and ongoing professional development
  • Opportunities for advancement within the organization
  • Hands-on experience in marketing, event management, and community outreach
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REI

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we exist to inspire and enable life outside for everyone. We believe that it’s in the wild, untamed and natural places that we find our best selves, so our purpose is to awaken a lifelong love of the outdoors, for all.Since 1938, we have been your local outdoor co-op, working to help you experience the transformational power of nature. We bring you top-quality gear and apparel, expert advice, rental equipment, inspiring stories of life outside and outdoor experiences to enjoy alone or share with your friends and family. And because we have no shareholders, with every purchase you make with REI, you are choosing to steward the outdoors, support sustainable business and help the fight for life outside.So whether you’re new to the outdoors or a seasoned pro, we hope you’ll join us.

Founded in 1938
Seattle, Washington, USA
9.9K employees (416 in marketing)
64% recommend to a friend
34% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
26.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$924.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40%
Direct
51.1%
Referral
5.3%
Social
1.8%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~9.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
244 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
4.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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