Events Trainee-2
Adelphi Group•Cary, NC
•$17 - $18•Hybrid
About The Position
This role is for an Account Trainee (Marketing and Communications Assistant) focused on Events. The primary responsibility is planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs. The trainee will assist event staff with the day-to-day preparation and execution of the SAS Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions event, scheduled from October 12-18, 2026, at Prestonwood Country Club. The Octagon staff, based in Cary, NC, manages all aspects of this event.
Requirements
- A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Extensive study or experience in a related field
- Experience with content creation (e.g., video, graphic, written, etc.)
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to be a creative thinker and team player
- Interested and engaged on various social media platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong desire to work in a team setting
- Organized and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Interest in marketing or communications as a career
- Valid US driver's license and clean driving record
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Social Media, Wordpress, HTML, Photoshop, Adobe InDesign knowledge a PLUS (not required)
Responsibilities
- Assist Event Director with day-to-day preparation and execution of event
- Support Corporate and Community Partnerships department with partnership fulfillment
- Responsible for tracking, accounting, and distribution of tickets to Corporate and Community Partners
- Research market and target demographics to support overall marketing and sales plan
- Track performance of tournament marketing and communication activities
- Assist with implementation of special projects and grassroots marketing efforts
- Maximize the activation and engagement of the Tournament’s admission and vendor expo area
- Support engagement with key local media personalities and help execute Media Day
- Assist with design and updating of the SAS Championship website
- Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
