Event Trainee (Golf) (Luxury Automotive Client) at Octagon

<p><strong>THE JOB / Event Trainee (Golf) (Luxury Automotive Client)&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p> <p><strong>EXPERIENCES /</strong> Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.</p> <p>We are searching for an Event Trainee to join our luxury automotive golf team as we look to execute the client’s title sponsor event, the BMW Championship, on the PGA TOUR. In this role, you will assist in the on-site execution of various event management duties and day-to-day activities at the event! This position will expose you to a large-scale sponsorship event, giving you a look at the work that takes place behind the scenes! Although this is a temporary position, it requires full time hours, including weekends, nights and holidays.</p> <p><strong>THE WORK YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li>Travel to BMW Championship August 13-26 to assist with onsite event preparation, operations, and execution</li> <li>Collaborate with tournament staff and other onsite vendors</li> <li>Execute onsite registration for attendees at activations</li> <li>Contribute to daily event set-up and breakdown</li> <li>Assist the vehicle logistics team with vehicle needs including the tournament courtesy fleet</li> <li>You will represent and communicate aspects of the brand to event attendees</li> </ul> <p><strong>THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN</strong></p> <p>Recognized as one of the <a href="https://www.octagon.com/news/octagon-selected-to-sports-business-journals-2023-best-places-to-work-in-sports/">“Best Places to Work in Sports”</a>, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.</p> <p>We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.</p> <p>We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.</p> <p>The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?</p> <p><strong>WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR</strong></p> <ul> <li>A passion for sports marketing and professional golf</li> <li>Bachelor’s Degree with 0-1+ years of work or internship experience, we will consider rising college seniors or recent college graduates</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, dedicated attitude</li> <li>An ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>A team-player with effective communication skills</li> <li>Valid US driver’s license and clean driving record</li> <li>Willingness and ability to work long hours, including weekends, August 13-26</li> <li>Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Full time (75%-100%)</li> </ul> <p>This position pays minimum wage and is overtime-eligible.</p> <p>Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.</em></p></div>