Events Assistant
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 50000 - 55000
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Brand Guild is an integrated agency that builds smart strategies creates standout experiences and influences audiences for some of the nations most impactful purpose-driven brands. From buzzworthy brand launches to unforgettable experiences our events team brings big ideas to life and we are looking for an enthusiastic detail-lovingEvents Assistant to join the fun.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives behind the scenes while also loving the energy of being onsite and helping make the magic happen. You will support the events team across every phase of the process including research ideation vendor coordination and live execution.
Note: This is a hybrid position (3 days/week) based in our Washington D.C. office. Please note that many events are held on evenings and weekends requiring evening and weekend work.
Who You Are:
- A creative thinker who is proactive and can take initiative
- Curious about current trends and all of the latest happenings in DC (and beyond)
- Extremely detail oriented and organized - you love balancing a budget
- An outgoing personality who is able to interact/build rapport with with a variety of clients and vendors
- Someone who notices and appreciates the details of every event large or small
What Youll Do:
- Assist with building event plans including: conducting research concepting ideas building moodboards creating timelines and plans and seeing them through to completion onsite
- Manage vendor relationships: request quotes/estimates and build event vendor plans that are easily tracked and utilized
- Work as an integral part of the team: attend events and agency-wide meetings to learn key objectives and strategies for each client that will help us reach our overall client goals through events
- Assist the events team with the coordination of all event elements including: setup breakdown collateral production logistics and staffing plans
- Update events calendar and help maintain database of project budgets vendor forms and project files for the events team
What You Bring:
- 1 year of experience directly assisting with/coordinating a variety of events
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in using MS Word Excel and Powerpoint Google Suite Canva; experience in Photoshop InDesign Eventbrite and Cvent is a plus
- Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as required for events
Why Youll Love Working Here:
- People-first culture: A supportive high-energy team that values creativity collaboration and balance
- Professional development: Annual stipend training programs and mentorship opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits: Fully paid medical dental and vision; FSA; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with 4% match
- Time to recharge: Robust PTO policy (44 days annually!) including mental health days Summer Fridays and generous paid family leave
- Hybrid flexibility: Three in-office days designed for connection collaboration and creativity
- Exciting clients: Work with best-in-class consumer brands that shape culture
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
For brands with a why, we’re the how. Our team of experts across Public Relations, Marketing, Events and Creative builds strategies, creates experiences and influences audiences to win for our clients. We don’t just publicize brands. We evolve them.
