EVENT ASSOCIATE

Popcorn for the People
Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Event Associate

The Event Associate supports local promotional events and product fulfillment operations. This role combines customer interaction, sales support, packaging, and order fulfillment to ensure a high-quality experience for customers and partners.

This is a per diem position based in Philadelphia, PA.

$17.00/hour

What You’ll Do ???? Event Support
  • Attend assigned local events including farmers markets, sporting events, retail shops, service plazas, and corporate offices

  • Support the Event Lead with sales and customer engagement

  • Distribute samples and promote products

  • Operate Point of Sale (POS) systems using an iPad or other sales devices

???? Packaging & Production
  • Accurately measure and fill popcorn bags, cups, and sample packages

  • Operate packaging machinery and perform manual packaging as needed

  • Select correct packaging for each order and ensure proper sealing for freshness

  • Maintain detailed packaging records (dates, batch info, contents)

  • Clean and maintain packaging equipment and production areas

  • Follow all food safety protocols

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and product quality

???? Order Fulfillment & Shipping
  • Prepare orders for online, wholesale, and pop-up event sales

  • Select and document correct products for each order

  • Package products into shipping boxes or event bags

  • Learn and perform shipping procedures using UPS, USPS, and internal distribution methods

  • Use shipping labels and complete required paperwork

  • Ensure timely and accurate order processing

  • Maintain a clean and organized fulfillment area

???? Professional Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment

  • Adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic production setting

  • Maintain professionalism and sound judgment at all times

  • Accurately document time worked

  • Attend required trainings and meetings

  • Follow all company policies and procedures, including:

    • OSHA standards

    • Fire & safety policies

    • Personnel and HR policies

    • HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines

    • Corporate by-laws and articles of incorporation

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Sales experience preferred

  • Must be at least 18 years old

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong verbal and written communication

  • Excellent documentation and organizational skills

  • Strong problem-solving and time management abilities

  • Effective interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Physical ability to meet job demands

Equipment & Technology
  • Telephone (cellular and multi-line), copier, fax, computer, calculator

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

  • Agency sales and order processing software

Physical Requirements
  • Stand and work for 6–8 hours per shift

  • Sit 2–3 hours per shift

  • Drive company van 1–4 hours per shift

  • Lift at least 25 pounds

  • Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, and stair climbing

  • Fine motor skills for accurate documentation and reporting

  • Ability to work full 8-hour shifts

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.

Working Conditions
  • Work locations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York

  • Modern, well-lit facilities (some multi-level with elevator access)

  • Must be available for evenings and weekends

Safety & Compliance Knowledge
  • Bloodborne Pathogens

  • Right-To-Know regulations

  • HIPAA

  • Security procedures

  • Fire & safety standards

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Imperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Imperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterments.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Posted 2026-03-20

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