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Entry Level Event Planner Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

BCBA

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

... and financial planning assistance. * Technology Support: Receive a company-paid laptop and ... Possess enthusiasm for training, managing, and supporting entry-level staff. * Compliance: Meet ...

BCBA

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

... and financial planning assistance. * Technology Support: Receive a company-paid laptop and ... Possess enthusiasm for training, managing, and supporting entry-level staff. * Compliance: Meet ...

BCBA

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

... and financial planning assistance. * Technology Support: Receive a company-paid laptop and ... Possess enthusiasm for training, managing, and supporting entry-level staff. * Compliance: Meet ...

Retail Sales Associate

Novato, CA · On-site

$65K - $75.50K/yr

... events. We're hiring immediately! This isn't your typical entry-level retail position. Whether you ... Planning to go above and beyond? With our commission program, the opportunities are unlimited for ...

Entry Level Event Planner information

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How much do entry level event planner jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level event planner in Santa Rosa, CA is $33.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.30 and $38.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does an Entry Level Event Planner Do?

An entry-level event planner works to help coordinate events for their employer or clients. As an entry-level planner, your duties may include assisting a more-experienced event planner as they plan and coordinate special events. Your job responsibilities involve working with vendors, renting and setting up the venue, and preparing the logistics of the event, conference, convention, or meeting. As an entry-level event planner, your duties may also include meeting with a client or vendor to work out the exact details and requirements for the event.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Event Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Event Planner, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a relevant degree or coursework in hospitality, marketing, or event management. Familiarity with event management software, budgeting tools, and basic office systems is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help you coordinate with vendors, clients, and colleagues effectively. These skills are crucial for ensuring events run smoothly, meet client expectations, and handle unexpected challenges efficiently.

What are some common challenges an entry level event planner might face during their first year on the job?

As an entry level event planner, you may encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines, juggling multiple tasks at once, and adapting to last-minute changes from clients or vendors. Building strong organizational skills and clear communication with your team and suppliers are crucial for overcoming these obstacles. You'll also need to quickly learn industry-standard tools and best practices, and seek feedback from more experienced colleagues to improve your workflow.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Event Planner job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,247 per year, or $33.3 per hour.

(IMMEDIATE HIRE) Retail Merchandiser - Part Time

CROSSMARK1

Sonoma, CA • On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Company Description

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company founded in 1908, and for over 100 years we have been working with retailers and manufactures to increase product sales by employing more than 30,000 associates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. We are headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

To all you incredibly talented, challenge seekers, dare-to dreamers, early to rise in the morning go-getters, outside-of-the-box thinkers, experience-driven trendsetters, and creative brainstorming doodlers, we just have four words: We're looking for you.

CROSSMARK is looking for creative, social team members that want the opportunity to work with major retail vendors to help create lasting impressions on our customers.  Retail Merchandising Representatives are responsible for quality performance of retail tasks and objectives to achieve superior results for CROSSMARK'S clients and customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Schedules tasks on weekly basis to meet execution objectives 
  • Executes retail merchandising tasks as scheduled 
  • Performs stores/tasks in efficient/cost effective manner 
  • Accurately reports all completed retail tasks via the appropriate designated systems on the day the work is performed. 
  • Communicates effectively with store personnel regarding tasks, sales activities, promotions, and client/sales plan objectives 
  • Completes required training and certification programs. 
  • Engage every work day with CROSSMARK'S communication tools for the purpose of accurately planning, reporting, and reviewing work. 
  • Ability to implement retail schematics and merchandising materials as assigned. 
  • Flexibility to participate in team scheduled tasks and clients work-withs. 
  • Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and to develop a professional working relationship with store management, associates and other merchandising companies to effectively meet company and client objectives. 
  • Insures proper maintenance on all company equipment. 
  • Follows company policies, procedures, and position responsibilities. 
  • This role is not expected to exceed more than 24 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client. 

Note: This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

Qualifications
  • Over 18 years of age
  • EXPERIENCE WITH RESETS & PLAN-O-GRAMS IS REQUIRED!
  • Daily Access to a desktop or laptop with reliable internet connection
  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds and to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from the floor to waist or chest high. Significant time driving a vehicle may be required. In general, resets can be very physical in nature. Reset activities could include: removing items from the shelf, moving shelves, building fixtures, reorganizing the products according to the plan-o-gram provided, replacing shelf tags, filling in new products and retrieving additional stock when necessary. 
Additional Information

PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION!!!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


Why is this position for you?

  • Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!)
  • Flexible schedule (You decide. Commit to events that work with YOUR schedule.)
  • Company-provided training (Ideal for entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.) 
  • Crossmark offers employees who work 10+ hours each week benefits such as 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and weekly pay!