Events Trainee-4

Cary, NC (Hybrid)

$16/hr – $17/hrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the live event operation largely through partner fulfillment, logistics, and activations, with hands on control of vendor contracts, timelines, and on-site experience.

Operations & Logistics: manage product handling, loading/unloading, and storage flows for event readiness.
Vendor & Partner Management: coordinate vendor contracts and ensure partner commitments and volunteer-support timelines align.
Event Activation: lead key stadium events like Women’s Day and Food Truck Friday to drive engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assist tournament staff in coordinating all vendor contracts for the event
Insure first-class presentation for the operation of event
Help manage operational timeline that includes detailed set-up and tear-down schedules
Work closely with event staff to insure operational fulfillment of corporate partner contracts and operational support of volunteer activities
Collaborate closely with tournament staff to execute product logistics plan including loading and unloading of product into storage containers
Contribute to the coordination and activation of key Tournament special events like Women’s Day, Food Truck Friday, 5K at the SAS Championship, etc.
Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned

Requirements

A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Polished communication skills, both written and oral
Strong desire to work in a team setting
Confident ability to solve problems, demonstrate initiative, and present a proactive work ethic
Extreme organization, multi-tasking ability, and commitment to deadlines
Mature business sense and ability to work alongside client on a daily basis
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Internet
Interest in sports and event management as a long-term career
Valid US driver’s license and clean driving record

Octagon

STRATEGY. ADVERTISING. MARKETING.Octagon Media is a fast-growing advertising agency and marketing firm in Baton Rouge, La., that handles a variety of accounts throughout the Gulf South region of the United States. From mom-and-pop businesses to corporate giants, you name it, and our team does it all. Creative produced with purpose. Digital work that dazzles. Effective media plans that get your message heard. We are powered by sophisticated design, planning, and media buying technologies by subscribing to leading advertising software such as Strata, SRDS, SQAD, Scarborough, Nielsen TV, as well as Nielsen Radio. Using these tools, every member of Octagon works together to provide a strategic and creative approach to all we do. At the end of the day, our goal is to achieve results for our clients. We continue to evolve by exceeding client expectations and implementing state-of-the-art concepts. Our award-winning team brings passion and enthusiasm to every project. From traditional strategies to innovative magic, we are capable of handling your every need.

Founded in 2012

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

5 employees (4 in marketing)

www.octagonmedia8.com