Entry Level Event Planning Assistant Jobs
New grad event planning assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Retail, with employers like Oak View, Fanatics, and Encore Global hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.
At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.
As we continue to scale our global platform, the Retail Event Associate will play a critical role in contributing to business growth, elevating fan experiences, and delivering measurable impact. This role will help strengthen the fan connection, support business performance, and contribute to how we serve hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Retail Event Associate delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.
HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT
Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.
Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to consistently represent the Fanatics Brand, FIFA Brand, and Retail Event positively.
- Support retail build operations, including assembling optical displays, infrastructure setup, and Point of Sale (POS) installation, as needed.
- Collaborate with location supervisors to ensure assigned areas are clean, organized, fully stocked, and event ready.
- Troubleshoot and resolve sales transactions using the Fanatics Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently.
- Assist with receiving, properly displaying, and storing inventory to maintain optimal stock presentation.
- Maintain sales floor and stockroom organization with strong attention to detail and adherence to company standards.
Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)
- Execute planogram placements and support retail merchandising efforts to maximize product visibility.
- Prepare products for retail readiness by tagging, hanging, and re-merchandising as necessary.
- Organize and manage supplies and equipment to ensure smooth retail operations.
- Wrap pallets securely following events to facilitate efficient merchandise handling.
- Load and unload merchandise trucks safely and effectively.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Fanatics Values and their application to Retail Event Operations Associate responsibilities.
Innovation & Problem Solving (Entrepreneurial Spirit)
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, products, or fan experiences.
- Apply creative thinking and new approaches to solve complex challenges.
- Act with urgency and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive shared goals and team outcomes.
- Build strong partnerships across the organization to deliver results.
CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 18 years; High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in venue, retail, or merchandise environments preferred but not required.
- Possess a fun, outgoing, confident, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to quickly build and apply product knowledge.
- Strong team player, able to thrive in fast-paced environments while serving a diverse fan base.
- Maintain high standards of organization and cleanliness.
- Demonstrated resilience with a positive, can-do attitude when overcoming obstacles.
- Punctual, consistent, and reliable work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and responsibly in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
- Friendly, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about engaging with new people in an exciting event setting.
Education:
- Relevant degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.
About us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.
Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
- Build Championship Teams
- Obsessed with Fans
- Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Determined and Relentless Mindset
By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here.
INTRODUCTION
Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.
At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.
As we continue to scale our global platform, the Retail Event Associate will play a critical role in contributing to business growth, elevating fan experiences, and delivering measurable impact. This role will help strengthen the fan connection, support business performance, and contribute to how we serve hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Retail Event Associate delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.
HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT
Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.
Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to consistently represent the Fanatics Brand, FIFA Brand, and Retail Event positively.
- Support retail build operations, including assembling optical displays, infrastructure setup, and Point of Sale (POS) installation, as needed.
- Collaborate with location supervisors to ensure assigned areas are clean, organized, fully stocked, and event ready.
- Troubleshoot and resolve sales transactions using the Fanatics Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently.
- Assist with receiving, properly displaying, and storing inventory to maintain optimal stock presentation.
- Maintain sales floor and stockroom organization with strong attention to detail and adherence to company standards.
Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)
- Execute planogram placements and support retail merchandising efforts to maximize product visibility.
- Prepare products for retail readiness by tagging, hanging, and re-merchandising as necessary.
- Organize and manage supplies and equipment to ensure smooth retail operations.
- Wrap pallets securely following events to facilitate efficient merchandise handling.
- Load and unload merchandise trucks safely and effectively.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Fanatics Values and their application to Retail Event Operations Associate responsibilities.
Innovation & Problem Solving (Entrepreneurial Spirit)
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, products, or fan experiences.
- Apply creative thinking and new approaches to solve complex challenges.
- Act with urgency and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive shared goals and team outcomes.
- Build strong partnerships across the organization to deliver results.
CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 18 years; High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in venue, retail, or merchandise environments preferred but not required.
- Possess a fun, outgoing, confident, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to quickly build and apply product knowledge.
- Strong team player, able to thrive in fast-paced environments while serving a diverse fan base.
- Maintain high standards of organization and cleanliness.
- Demonstrated resilience with a positive, can-do attitude when overcoming obstacles.
- Punctual, consistent, and reliable work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and responsibly in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
- Friendly, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about engaging with new people in an exciting event setting.
Education:
- Relevant degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.
About us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.
Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
- Build Championship Teams
- Obsessed with Fans
- Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Determined and Relentless Mindset
By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here.
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Entry Level Event Planning Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level event planning assistant job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience coordinating events, even at a small scale. Internships, volunteer event work, or college organization leadership all count. A portfolio showing logistics you managed, vendors you contacted, or events you helped execute gives you a real edge over candidates who only list coursework.
Which companies hire entry level event planning assistants?
Companies hiring entry level event planning assistants right now include Oak View, Fanatics, and Encore Global, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of organizations, including hotels, nonprofits, corporate offices, and event production firms that regularly bring on junior staff to support their planning teams.
Are there remote entry level event planning assistant jobs?
Yes, though most event planning roles involve some on-site work. About 6% of entry level event planning assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in administrative or coordination-heavy roles that do not require a physical presence at the venue.
Are these new grad event planning assistant jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or volunteer work in place of professional experience, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio. Many employers at this level explicitly mention that they will train the right candidate.
Which industries hire the most entry level event planning assistants?
Entry Level event planning assistant roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire at this level because they run recurring events, conferences, and client experiences that require dedicated support staff who can grow into more senior planning responsibilities over time.