Event and Volunteer Management Trainee

This is a Full Time Job

Account Trainee (Event and Volunteer Management)

THE JOB / Account Trainee (Event and Volunteer Management)

EVENTS / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.

Assist event staff with day-to-day preparation and execution of the SAS Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions event held October 12 - 18, 2026, at Prestonwood Country Club. The Octagon staff, located in Cary, NC, is directly responsible for managing all aspects of the event.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO
• Recruit and manage 700 event volunteers
• Manage recruitment and coordination of volunteers as well as the online volunteer database for scheduling management and communication plans
• During tournament week, oversee Volunteer Headquarters set up, including food and beverage, volunteer services and ensure volunteers are transported (if needed) to their respective on-course posts
• Respond to general event inquiries (dates, event schedule, ticket prices etc.)
• Carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision, including coordinating and implementing projects
• Assist with implementation of special projects & partnership extensions in Cary
• 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

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• 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
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (0-15%)