Event Operations Supervisor Trainee

Chatham, County of•Pittsboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center and build a career in facility and event management. As a Supervisor Trainee, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting exciting events, helping coordinate daily operations, and working alongside a hardworking team to create great experiences for our guests and community. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys teamwork, problem-solving, skilled trades, and fast-paced event environments while preparing for a future leadership role. The Supervisor Trainee is a developmental role designed to prepare the individual for a supervisory career in facility and event management. Under the moderate supervision of the Conference Center Manager, the trainee will learn to direct daily operations, coordinate event conversions (expo halls, meeting spaces, and livestock arenas), and lead maintenance activities. This position blends hands-on skilled labor with structured leadership training to ensure the flawlessly executed delivery of Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least two years of experience in hospitality, event settings, maintenance, or a lead worker role
Basic knowledge of supervisory principles
Ability to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in following event diagrams and requirements
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, contractors, and event organizers
Technical aptitude for troubleshooting audiovisual equipment and performing minor facility repairs
Ability to work a flexible schedule dictated by event needs, including late nights and weekends
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, CCACC staff, and guests
Regular exertion of up to 30 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force
Loading and unloading up to 100 pounds from trucks
Pushing/pulling chair and table racks with handcart
Wear uniform at all times
Wear proper safety clothing and gear when needed
Safely use equipment such as a man-lift, lifting portable staging
Work regularly requires prolonged standing, walking
Work has standard vision requirements
Work requires vocal communication to express or exchange ideas orally
Work requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken levels
Work requires operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities
Work frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Stamina to work long hours and to multitask when needed or where applicable
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license
Must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a Criminal History Record Check with the NCSBI
Must be willing and able to work late nights and weekends based on event needs

Nice To Haves

Progressive interest in moving into a management capacity is preferred
Strong desire to develop leadership, coaching, and disciplinary skills

Responsibilities

Learns and assists in direct, first-level supervision of staff and activities
Participates in shadowing the interview process, staff training, work assignment reviews, and performance evaluations
Learns to interpret event data sheets to prepare facility setups and teardowns
Assists in the layout of events and helps develop setup timelines
Participates in and oversees the general cleaning, setup, and strike-down of conference and livestock events, including the operation of basic audiovisual equipment
Performs and learns to supervise minor repairs involving mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing tasks for buildings and grounds
Operates and maintains heavy equipment (forklifts, tractors, scissor lifts) while learning the technical requirements for maintaining arena footing and event structures
Assists in scheduling work assignments for crews and ensures all necessary safety equipment and supplies are available
Provides professional information and directions to the public and guests, ensuring high customer service standards
Maintains related records and reports to track operational efficiency and maintenance cycles
Performs other duties as assigned