Event Services Trainee

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

The Atlanta Braves Trainee Program is designed for applicants who are interested in beginning a career in professional sports. Trainees will work full-time starting in January 2026. Applicants are encouraged to visit braves.com/trainee for more information prior to applying.

The Event Services Department works in concert with the Event Sales Department and is responsible for supporting events on non-game days within the facility . These include but are not limited to external client, corporate partner contractual, internal and gameday events. The department serves as a central point of communication for all internal operational partners as well as provides planning and strategic event services to all departments. 

We host social events, meetings, conventions, tradeshows, festivals, 5Ks and other special events. Truist Park offers 20 indoor event spaces, totaling 80,000 square feet,  as well as  on-field events and experiences.  Our events range in size from 30 to 1,000 attendees. 

The Event Services Trainee supports the Senior Manager and Coordinators of the department with logistical planning and operational needs for all organizational events and Non-Baseball Events. This position will play a lead role in the training and scheduling of the year-round Event Captain Team and partnering with our in-house Caterer to provide unique and service driven events. 

The Event Services Department supports the operational aspects of all events at Truist Park as well as select organizational events held offsite.

Major responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution of private contracted, corporate partnership, premium partnership, membership services, group sales, community affairs and internal partner meetings, trainings and events
• Oversee all aspects of the event during execution to ensure event standards are met
• Responsible for training and assisting with managing part-time Event Captain Team
• Management of When I Work scheduling system including staffing based on book of events and communication to Event Captain Team
• Manage external vendor ordering process and communication
• Assist in storing and inventory management of essential event supplies
• Assist VP, Meetings and Events, Department Managers and Coordinators with responsibilities, duties and special projects as assigned

TRAINEE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• College graduate, Bachelor's or Master's, with a GPA of at least 3.0 at graduation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and within all levels of the company
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent executive presence
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays
• Must complete a background check

ADDITIONAL POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or MS degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Sports Management and/or Event Planning preferred
• Work related experience in event planning, hospitality preferred
• Proactive, organized and detail-oriented person who can prioritize their workload and follow through with minimal supervision
• An understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures, possess an ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and all levels within the company
• Self-motivated individual with high degree of responsibility including confidentiality, sense of urgency, and accountability
• Flexibility and enthusiasm in attitude and approach
• Ability to work long hours, weekends and occasional holidays
• Proficient in Salesforce, Social Tables and Microsoft Office preferred

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com