Event Operations Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Account Trainee (Operations Assistant) (Events)

THE JOB / Account Trainee (Operations Assistant) (Events)

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
• 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

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: Low (0-15%)