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.

We run hard, we take care of our people and equipment, and we take real pride in what goes out our doors and onto our clients' job sites. Our crew is the face of this company in the field, and we want to work with people who understand what that means.

The Role

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• 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.
  
  

The Details

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

Benefits (full-time Employees)

• 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
  
  

What Growth Looks Like Here

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

Why Special Occasions

• 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.
  
  

Our Core Values

Everything we do at Special Occasions is grounded in six values. These are not aspirational — they are how we operate, and they are what we hire for.

• ◆ Dependability: We show up, we follow through, and our team and clients can count on us.
• ◆ Teamwork: We win together. No personal beefs — we have each other's backs every shift.
• ◆ Grit: We do the hard things without making excuses. When it gets tough, we push through.
• ◆ Proud: We take pride in our work, our equipment, our appearance, and the company we represent.
• ◆ Optimism: We bring positive energy to the work. Problems are temporary; solutions are what we chase.
• ◆ Growth Mindset: We stay curious, seek feedback, and work to get better every day. Your best is always ahead of you.
  
  

If these values sound like you, you will fit right in here.

How to Apply

Apply with your resume, or a brief summary of your work history, cover letter, and why you want this role. We hire on character and work ethic more than credentials — if you have both, we want to talk to you.