Events Assistant

Position Overview Location: Utica, NY Employment Type: Full‑Time We are looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented Events Assistant to help support the planning and execution of our in‑person events and promotional activities. This role combines hands‑on event operations with customer engagement, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy fast‑paced work, interacting with the public, and contributing to smooth event experiences. Your Impact in This Role As an Events Assistant, you will play a key part in ensuring each event runs professionally from start to finish. You’ll participate in organizing materials, interacting with attendees, coordinating logistics, and supporting the overall success of each activation. Primary Responsibilities Prepare event materials, equipment, and supplies prior to each event Support on‑site setup, staging, signage placement, and breakdown Welcome guests, answer questions, and provide friendly, informative customer service Assist with managing foot traffic, lines, and attendee flow Help monitor inventory and restock promotional items as needed Coordinate with team members and event leads to resolve on‑site issues quickly Keep the event space clean, organized, and aligned with brand standards Record attendance, engagement numbers, or other metrics requested by leadership Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding schedules and expectations Skills & Qualifications Strong communication and people skills Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team Ability to stay organized and focused while handling multiple tasks Comfortable working in busy environments, both indoors and outdoors Must be able to lift 25–40 lbs for event materials (as needed) Flexible schedule, including weekends or evenings based on event calendar Experience in events, customer service, retail, or promotional work is a plus, but not required What You Can Expect Competitive pay with potential bonus incentives Training and on‑the‑job support A collaborative team environment Varied workdays — no two events are the same Ideal Candidate Profile You enjoy interacting with people, solving problems quickly, and contributing to experiences that make a brand memorable. You’re comfortable being on your feet, thinking ahead, and bringing positive energy to every event you support. Key Skills customer service, in‑person sales, crm tools, marketing knowledge, brand ambassadorship, engagement, lead generation, activations, events, team collaboration, product demonstrations, promotional, campaign performance monitoring, social media, lead capturing, marketing, data tracking, industry trend analysis, event marketing, event coordination, microsoft office, social media platforms, persuasive pitching, sales, people skills, promotions, event setup and breakdown, communication, canva, vendor liaison, light lifting, organization, persuasion, organizational, brand representation, event setup, brand promotion, live event marketing, promotional campaigns, field promotions, digital marketing, event planning, social media management, campaign performance tracking, logistics coordination, product demonstration, live event engagement, retail sales, report compilation, sales persuasion, promotional activities, verbal communication, logistics management, inventory tracking, interpersonal skills, trade shows, event setup and teardown, adobe suite, sales generation, organizational skills, audience engagement, customer engagement, strong verbal communication, campaigns, communications #J-18808-Ljbffr