Event Assistant

Event Assistant

Maricopa County Home Shows

www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com

Full-Time • In-Office 

About Us

Maricopa County Home Shows is a dynamic, family-owned events company that produces Arizona’s largest and most engaging Home and Garden expos. Since 1992, we’ve connected thousands of homeowners, designers, DIY enthusiasts, and local businesses through inspiring, hands-on events. Each show features a vibrant mix of home improvement experts, interactive workshops, gardening and design demonstrations, unique exhibits, and curated shopping—all designed to spark ideas and support our local community. 

Position Overview

We’re looking for a friendly, proactive people-person who enjoys making connections and forging relationships. In this role, you’ll build partnerships with HOAs, realtors, schools, influencers, large employers, and colleges—getting our shows featured in newsletters, community announcements, and other channels that increase visibility and attendance.

If you’re professional, personable, organized, teachable, and can engage with a wide mix of community groups and people, you’ll thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, contact, and build a network of partnerships with HOAs, realtors, schools, community groups, local influencers and more.
• Secure newsletter, vlog, blog, social media posts, and e-blast features to boost show attendance.
• Create relationship proposals and collaborate with the Event Coordinator on promotional content.
• Publish our events across community calendars, neighborhood groups, realtor pages, mom blogs, and similar platforms.
• Maintain and grow databases for ticket mailers, influencers, bloggers, clubs, and more.
• Track outreach performance, engagement, ticket redemption, and after-show metrics.
• Attend occasional networking and community events to promote our Show(s).
• Support onsite event operations.

Who We’re Looking For

• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Someone who enjoys working in a small, collaborative office environment.
• Experience—or strong interest—in partnership development, business development, or community outreach.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through and accountability.
• Routine-driven, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Creative thinker with an eye for new outreach opportunities.
• Familiar with community groups, local trends, and relevant influencers.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and goal-driven.
• Able to adapt quickly and make decisions on the fly.
• Confident working in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
• Professional, personable, and customer service–focused.
• Proficient with social media, Google, Microsoft Office, Apple/Mac, and Canva.
• Interested in small business support and grassroots community growth.

Work Schedule: Not remote or hybrid.

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in our office near the 51 Freeway & Shea Blvd (ZIP 85028). Please ensure this commute works for you.
• Occasional flexibility for networking events, partner meetings, and show weekends.

Ready to Apply? Email your resume and a brief note on why you’re a great fit to:

Katie@MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com.

We are hiring immediately for an immediate start date. (No phone calls, please.)

$55,000 annual salary.

401K and BCBS health plan available after employment eligibility.

Potential for additional earning potential after employment eligibility.

Paid time off earned after employment eligibility.