Entry Level Events Jobs
New grad events jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a strong portfolio of volunteer work, internships, or campus event coordination can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like CORT, Hyatt, and Whatnot hiring at this level now.
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Position Information
Role Title Security Officer II
Role Code 69112
Pay Band 02
Posting Details
Working Title Parking Enforcement & Events Officer
Position Number 01490A
Department PARKING FACILITIES
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category D Protective Service Workers
Job Description
The individual in this position is expected to perform duties within the Transportation and Parking Services Department with the primary responsibility being to write citations on vehicles found in violation of University Transportation and Parking Services regulations. The individual will disseminate parking and other directory information while in the field and work special events as needed.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Superb observation skills required.
- Requires ability to learn and interpret parking regulations and procedures.
- Ability to learn and utilize several different computer software programs.
- Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods in all weather conditions.
- Ability to drive a vehicle safely and get in and out of a vehicle regularly throughout the work shift.
- Requires ability to focus and record detailed vehicle information, including vehicle make, model, year, and license plate data.
- Excellent people skills are required, including the demonstrated ability to positively direct customers, disseminate information, and defuse confrontations.
- Demonstrated organization and supervisory skills, and the ability to react positively to dynamic and stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to communicate via two-way radio using short and direct commands.
- Ability to read policies and instructions and provide direction to subordinates.
- Ability to work with diverse customer groups.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid Driver’s License & Insurable Driving Record
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Some experience in a customer relations type position.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
None
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Driver’s License
- Insurable Driving Record
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 31579
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03440
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 10/28/2026
Close Date 11/11/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Must bring valid Driver’s License & Copy of DMV Driver’s Report
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Yellow Layoff Form
- Blue Layoff Card
- AHP Letter
- Standard Form 50 (SF-50)
Posting Details
Position Information
Role Title Security Officer II
Role Code 69112
Pay Band 02
Posting Details
Working Title Parking Enforcement & Events Officer
Position Number 01490A
Department PARKING FACILITIES
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category D Protective Service Workers
Job Description
The individual in this position is expected to perform duties within the Transportation and Parking Services Department with the primary responsibility being to write citations on vehicles found in violation of University Transportation and Parking Services regulations. The individual will disseminate parking and other directory information while in the field and work special events as needed.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Superb observation skills required.
- Requires ability to learn and interpret parking regulations and procedures.
- Ability to learn and utilize several different computer software programs.
- Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods in all weather conditions.
- Ability to drive a vehicle safely and get in and out of a vehicle regularly throughout the work shift.
- Requires ability to focus and record detailed vehicle information, including vehicle make, model, year, and license plate data.
- Excellent people skills are required, including the demonstrated ability to positively direct customers, disseminate information, and defuse confrontations.
- Demonstrated organization and supervisory skills, and the ability to react positively to dynamic and stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to communicate via two-way radio using short and direct commands.
- Ability to read policies and instructions and provide direction to subordinates.
- Ability to work with diverse customer groups.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid Driver’s License & Insurable Driving Record
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Some experience in a customer relations type position.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
None
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Driver’s License
- Insurable Driving Record
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 31579
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03440
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 10/28/2026
Close Date 11/11/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Must bring valid Driver’s License & Copy of DMV Driver’s Report
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Yellow Layoff Form
- Blue Layoff Card
- AHP Letter
- Standard Form 50 (SF-50)
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Entry Level Events Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level events job?
Entry level events employers look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience, even at a small scale. Coordinating campus events, volunteering at festivals, or completing an events internship all signal readiness. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort with vendor communication give candidates a clear edge. A portfolio showing event timelines, run-of-show documents, or post-event recaps strengthens any application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level events coordinators?
Companies hiring entry level eventss right now include CORT, Hyatt, and Whatnot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including corporate event teams, hospitality groups, nonprofit organizations, and marketing agencies that bring on junior staff to support growing event programs.
Are there remote entry level events jobs?
Yes, though most entry level events roles involve at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 24% of entry level events openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions most common in event planning support, sponsorship coordination, and virtual event production roles.
Are these new grad events jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior events roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or volunteer work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a relevant portfolio. Searching for new grad events openings on Migrate Mate surfaces roles written for candidates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level events coordinators?
Entry level events roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they run frequent programming, require dedicated coordination staff, and use entry level roles as a pipeline for developing in-house events talent over time.