Event Trainee (Soccer Tournament)

Octagon•Cary, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an Event Trainee to assist our Events division with the day-to-day preparation and on-site execution of the fourth-annual TST (The Soccer Tournament), held at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC from May 27th – June 1th, 2026! The Octagon staff will be directly responsible for managing most athlete-related operations & logistics of the event, with a focus on pre & post event operational set up, volunteer recruitment and on-site management, admissions gates, and all athlete services. The athlete service responsibilities entail management of Athlete’s Village, maintenance of team locker rooms, uniform management, practice field coordination, team walk-outs, and product distribution.

Requirements

A passion for and expertise in event operations, sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 0-1 year(s) of experience
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
Strong organization skills, with the ability to multi-task, and commit to strict timelines
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
Ability to lift 60 lbs
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of event management is a plus

Responsibilities

Support with event planning of operational, marketing, and sponsorship needs in advance of the tournament, including:
Volunteer/club recruitment & outreach
Volunteer & staff meal planning
Assisting with ticket distribution and credential organization
Team uniform management organization
General involvement with developing executional site plans and strategies
Potential site visits to WakeMed Soccer Park in the weeks leading up to the tournament to measure spaces, meet with clients and/or vendors, handle incoming shipments
On-site support during tournament week, including:
Team uniform laundering & organization
Volunteer planning
Set up & breakdown
Athlete village assistance
Vendor management, hospitality management
Troubleshooting on-site challenges
Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned
Must be available to work on-site during the event and the full week before the tournament (May 18th – June 1st).