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RONIN PROTECTION SOLUTIONS INC

Armed Event Officer

Modesto, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Various Event Venues (Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties) Company: Ronin Protection Solutions Inc ... Crowd Control & Guest Management: Assist with managing attendee flow, preventing overcrowding, and ...

Limitless East Marketing

Event Coordinator

Modesto, CA · On-site

$58K - $63K/yr

We partner with clients across various industries to design, plan, and execute events that inspire, connect, and leave lasting impressions. Our dedicated team is driven by creativity, precision, and ...

Alphabe Insight Inc

Event Coordinator

Modesto, CA · On-site

$58K - $63K/yr

We partner with clients across various industries to design, plan, and execute events that inspire, connect, and leave lasting impressions. Our dedicated team is driven by creativity, precision, and ...

GoFly365

Part-Time Human Resources Assistant

Oakdale, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Support community outreach and recruiting events as needed, including occasional attendance at job fairs, school events, career events, or other company-sponsored events. * Assist with HR projects ...

Ascend

Assistant Property Manager

Stockton, CA

$33 - $36/hr

Interface with tenants and vendors on work order requests, on-site maintenance, improvement projects and events * Assist Property Manager with all tenant Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges, tax ...

Lucky Strike

Event Host

Manteca, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $20/hr

Create a personal connection with the event contact and ensure that all guest needs aren't just met, but exceeded * Assist the guest by helping program names into the scoring system, explaining ...

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Event Host

Manteca, CA

$16.90 - $20/hr

Create a personal connection with the event contact and ensure that all guest needs aren't just met, but exceeded * Assist the guest by helping program names into the scoring system, explaining ...

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How much do event assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for event assistant in Modesto, CA is $21.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.50 and $24.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an event assistant?

Event Assistants are professionals who support the planning, coordination, and execution of events such as conferences, weddings, corporate meetings, and parties. Their responsibilities often include handling logistics, setting up venues, managing guest lists, communicating with vendors, and ensuring that events run smoothly. They work closely with event planners and coordinators to address any issues that may arise during the event. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to multitask and work under pressure. Event Assistants play a crucial role in creating successful and memorable events.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Event Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with event planning or coordination, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with event management software, registration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite is typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure smooth event execution, positive attendee experiences, and the ability to effectively handle unexpected challenges.

Is event planning a stressful job?

Event planning can be a stressful job due to tight deadlines, managing multiple vendors, and coordinating various details. Successful event assistants often develop strong organizational skills and remain adaptable to handle unexpected issues during events.

What are some common challenges event assistants face during the planning and execution of events?

Event Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing tight timelines, coordinating with multiple vendors, and handling last-minute changes from clients or attendees. Flexibility and strong organizational skills are essential, as the role requires juggling various tasks like setting up venues, tracking inventory, and responding quickly to unexpected issues. Effective communication is key, since Event Assistants frequently collaborate with event planners, caterers, and venue staff to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Is being an event assistant a stressful job?

Event assistants often work in fast-paced environments that require multitasking and attention to detail, which can lead to stress, especially during large or complex events. However, the level of stress varies depending on the event size, workload, and individual skills in organization and communication.
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Infographic showing various Event Assistant job openings in Modesto, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,199 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Assistant Event Operations Manager

ASM Global

Stockton, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

ASM Global rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

134th of 251 rated facilities management

Job description

Summary
LEGENDS Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for an Assistant Event Operations Manager at the Stockton Complex in Stockton,
California. The Stockton Complex is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement. We are seeking a unique Assistant Event Operations Manager to join our Event Operations team. Under general supervision, the Assistant Event Operations Manager coordinates with the Event Operations & Security Manager on all event preparation and performance aspects related to the facility. Acts as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients' requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following:
  • Manage all aspects of facility operations: front and back-of-house, preventive maintenance, third-party contracting, staffing, venue setup/tear-down at all Stockton Complex Venues.
  • Hire, train and supervise Full time, part-time and temporary staff.
  • Assists the Operations Manager and director in directing, supervising and scheduling all aspects of operations, including buildings; technical services; event services, including ADA compliance; public safety; security; and custodial services.
  • Coordinates the operations activities with other building departments and show-related contractors.
  • Implement facility rules, regulation policies and procedures.
  • Anticipate problems and appropriate solutions. Investigates, analyzes and resolves operational problems and complaints.
  • Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of directives to other departments.
  • Ensures that operations department receives pertinent information for most effective use of the facility and staffing.
  • Assures facility readiness and smooth operation of events.
  • Inputting Purchase Requisitions
  • Responsible for the Master MSDS log in the building.
  • Other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include Working with Event Operations & Security Manager on interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Possess knowledge of the principles of facility management, building operations, maintenance, practices, and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate and satisfy the requirements of multiple events occurring simultaneously.
  • Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Engage in decisions related to crowd management in a prompt and decisive manner during crisis situations.
  • Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative and effectively under pressure and/or working stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
  • Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
  • Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.

Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and two (2) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • CAD and Adobe Illustrator experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities
  • Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
  • Good written, verbal and computer skills.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Computer Skills
  • Operate standard office equipment and personal computer(s) using Outlook, MS Windows, Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Scheduling software (ABI Mastermind)

Other Qualifications
  • Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
Compensation
Annual salary of $72,000 and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability
insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
Note
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
To Apply
Please include a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements as part of your application.
Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact the Human Resourced Department (209)373-1400.
LEGENDS Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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ASM Global was formed in October 2019 from the merger of AEG Facilities, the global innovator in live entertainment venues, and SMG, the gold standard in event management. ASM Global is a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. As the world's most trusted venue manager, ASM Global provides venue strategy and management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services. Among the venues in our portfolio are landmark facilities such as McCormick Place & Soldier Field in Chicago, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Conference Centre in Shenzhen, China and Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place & DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ASM Global also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering companies.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2019

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