Event Specialist I

Location: San Diego, CA (events across Central and Southern California) Pay Range:$22–$27/hr Schedule: Part-time, event-based (minimum 6 events per year) Duration: 1 Year Contract




Our client, a leading Southern California energy utility company, is seeking an Event Specialist I to serve as a brand ambassador at community and promotional events. This is a part-time, flexible role best suited for a student or someone seeking supplemental PT work — open to candidates from all backgrounds. In this role, you will coordinate logistics for corporate and public events, engage directly with customers, and support field marketing initiatives across a 12-county service territory.




Level I: 0–2 Years of Experience

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will manage and support a variety of event and field marketing activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as a brand ambassador at community and promotional events to increase awareness, participation, and engagement in company programs and services
• Interact with customers on-site, providing information and promoting program benefits
• Support event demonstrations, field marketing activities, and customer engagement initiatives
• Coordinate logistics for corporate and public events, including vendor relationships and contract negotiation
• Develop event timelines and production schedules
• Oversee on-site event setup and breakdown, including transportation of materials (pick-up/drop-off at event locker)
• Track event budgets and ensure cost efficiency
• Collaborate with corporate and field marketing teams on customized outreach programs
• Handle attendee registration and provide customer service
• Analyze post-event feedback and performance
• Partner with internal employees, third-party program representatives, and external agencies to increase customer awareness and participation

Essential Job Duties and Job Functions

• Work on an as-needed basis; hours vary based on event schedule (events range from 4.5 to 8–10 hours)
• Available for flexible hours, including weekends and occasional weekdays
• Travel to event locker to pick up/drop off equipment; drive to and from event locations
• Walk up to 5 miles per day and lift up to 45 pounds as needed
• Maintain reliable transportation; willingness to transport event materials when required
• Sign a photo and video release authorization
• Travel throughout the 12-county service area (Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura counties); mileage, time, and — for distant events — hotel/meals are expensable

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and represent the company professionally
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Ability to attract, engage, and educate customers
• Upbeat, personable demeanor
• Bilingual language skills a plus — Mandarin Chinese preferred; Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, or Tagalog proficiency highly desirable

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of experience preferred in sales, marketing, customer service, promotional marketing, teaching, communications, talent representation, on-camera work, or a related field
• Previous promotional or event marketing experience preferred

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