Delivery Team Leader Trainee

About Special Occasions

Special Occasions is an event rental company that delivers the goods that make events happen — tents, tables, chairs, staging, flooring, linens, and more. We serve everything from intimate backyard gatherings to large-scale corporate and social events across the region. If you have seen a well‑set event, there's a good chance a team like ours made it possible.

The Team Leader Trainee position is for someone who wants to grow into field leadership — and has the work ethic to earn it. You will be on the short path to being a Team Leader working alongside our Crew Managers and crew on event installations, deliveries, and post‑event operations, learning how we operate, how we lead, and how we execute at a high level.

This is not a management title. It is a training ground. You will be given increasing responsibility as you demonstrate the skills, judgment, and character that we demand of our leads. If you come in ready to work hard, take feedback, and lead by example, there is a clear path for growth with our company.

• Work alongside experienced Team Leaders, Crew Managers and Crew on event deliveries, installations, and removals.
• Load and unload trucks accurately, safely, and efficiently — no inventory left behind, no equipment damaged.
• Learn to safely operate our fleet of vans, box trucks, pickup trucks, and trailers, and represent our brand on the roads of the Pacific Northwest. No CDL or commercial driving experience is required, we will train you up!
• Set up and take down event inventory including tables, chairs, tents, staging, flooring, and specialty items.
• Begin directing crew members on portions of a job as your skills and confidence grow.
• Learn job sequencing, product knowledge, and site management from experienced field leaders.
• Communicate clearly with your team about site progress, issues, and needs throughout every job.
• Represent Special Occasions professionally in front of clients — your appearance, attitude, and work ethic all count.
• Show up early. Stay productive. Finish strong.

• Physical stamina and the ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout a shift. You will be on your feet most all of the day, bending, lifting and reaching with your arms extended.
• A strong work ethic — you don't wait to be told what to do next.
• Reliability — if you say you will be there, you are there, on time, ready to work.
• A coachable attitude — you take feedback without getting defensive, and you use it to grow.
• Genuine interest in learning to lead — not just looking for a job, looking for a career.
• Previous experience in event production, moving, labor, construction, or similar physical/logistics roles is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record, 21 years old minimum.

Location:

Special Occasions — Corvallis, OR

Pay: $19.00/hr+ depending on experience and rate of advancement

Schedule:

Varies based on event schedule — early mornings, evenings, and weekends are common

Type:
Full‑time; seasonal peak in Spring and Summer through Fall with a year‑round baseline

Reports to:

Delivery Manager

• 9 paid holidays per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• Profit Sharing

We Promote From Within Because We Invest In The People Who Show Up For Us. The TLT Track Looks Like This:

• TLT → TL1 (Team Leader I) → TL2 (Senior Lead) → Crew Manager I → Crew Manager II → Crew Manager III

Pay increases accompany each position and at steps in each position as progress warrants. Most TLTs who are a strong fit reach TL1 within their first 60 days. Attitude, effort and knowledge retention.

• You will learn a real trade — event production, field logistics, equipment knowledge, and how to lead a crew.
• The work is physical and satisfying. You can see what you built at the end of every job.
• The team is tight‑knit. We work hard together and take care of each other.
• There is a clear path up for anyone who earns it.

• ◆ Dependability:
  We show up, we follow through, and our team and…