Junior Event Marketing Assistant

Norfolk, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Assist in live events and fundraising campaigns to promote brand and mission, with team targets and frontline donor engagement.

  • Must-have: Strong communication skills for face-to-face interactions.
  • Paid training and mentorship with potential rapid career advancement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in executing live marketing events and fundraising campaigns
  • Represent clients and nonprofit partners, promoting brand awareness and mission-driven initiatives
  • Engage with customers and donors to provide information and encourage participation
  • Support event setup, display arrangements, and breakdown
  • Maintain a professional and positive brand image at all times
  • Track interactions and provide feedback on campaign performance
  • Work closely with team members to meet daily and weekly targets

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field is a plus
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Outgoing personality with confidence in face-to-face interactions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Willingness to learn and take direction

Preferred

  • Background in customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales
  • Interest in event marketing and nonprofit fundraising
  • Adaptability and a results-driven mindset

Benefits

  • Paid training and ongoing mentorship
  • Opportunity for rapid career advancement
  • Performance-based incentives and bonuses
  • Valuable experience in marketing and fundraising industries
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GEM

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www.the-gem.com was established in 2000 and is a privately owned outsource contact centre based in Belfast. Over the years we have established an enviable track record of delivering innovative services for market leading organisations across a wide range of geographic regions, sectors and channels. gem delivers an exceptional customer service experience through the passion of our people, who come from a broad range of backgrounds and a broad range of cultures. Employing over 600 people across our 3 facilities, gem is dedicated to delivering outstanding results for our clients and our performance has been recognised through the many industry awards we have received for recruitment, training, innovative use of technology and business development. Whether you are a client or a member of our staff, gem delivers on promises, exceeds expectations and focuses on how we can best work together to deliver an exceptional level of customer service.

Founded in 1999
Belfast, Northern Ireland, GBR
1.5K employees (99 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
47% CEO approval

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
45 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
19