What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training and Events Administrator position at Famous Supply?
The Training and Events Administrator is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Jay Blaushild Training & Education Center (JBTEC) in Maple Heights, OH. This role involves organizing training sessions, workshops, and corporate events, ensuring smooth execution and high-quality experience for participants and facilitators.
Key Responsibilities:
- Training Program Coordination:
- Coordinate logistics for all training sessions and events, including scheduling, room setup, catering, and technology requirements.
- Manage event calendars, bookings, and scheduling of the JBTEC and as well as all training rooms.
- Work cross departmentally with trainers, facilitators, marketing, and external vendors to ensure all events needs are met.
- Schedule and coordinate training sessions, workshops and professional development programs.
- Communicate with trainers, trainees, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
- Track attendance, gather feedback, and generate reports to improve future training programs.
- Event Planning, Coordination & Execution:
- On-site support during all events
- Responsible for event logistics, including venue booking, catering, audiovisual setup, and transportation (if applicable).
- Collaborate with vendors, speakers, various departments and sponsors to ensure successful event execution.
- Manage event registration, guest lists, and post-event evaluations.
- Facility & Resource Management:
- Ensure training rooms and event spaces are properly set up and maintained.
- Post event – oversee the breakdown of the event and get the space prepared for the next event(s)
- Oversee inventory of training materials, equipment, and event supplies.
- Coordinate IT and audiovisual needs for training sessions and events.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and accessibility requirements for all events.
- Administrative & Budget Management:
- Maintain training and event calendars, schedules, and documentation.
- Monitor budgets for training programs and events, ensuring cost efficiency.
- Handle invoices, payments, and expense reports related to training and events.
- Communication & Engagement:
- Act as a liaison between trainers, event speakers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Promote training programs and events through internal communications and marketing materials.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support to participants before, during, and after events.
- 3 years in training coordination, event planning, or office administration. Associates degree in a related field is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Event Management Software, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Strong ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and coordinate logistics efficiently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging with stakeholders.
- Ability to handle unexpected challenges during training sessions and events.
- Willingness to work evenings or weekends for events as needed.
What Makes Us Famous!
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 401K Employer Match
- Bonus Opportunity
- Strong Culture through our 40 Fundamentals
- Family Atmosphere
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
Famous Supply is a wholesale distributor committed to serving contractors, builders and remodelers in the HVAC, Plumbing, Building Products, Lighting, and Industrial/PVF segments.
Since 1933, Famous has been a family-owned business that treats its associates like family. Our 5 Core Values are Family, Trust, Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We bring those Core Values to life every day by practicing our 40 Fundamentals for Living the Famous Way (https://famous-supply.com/famous-40-fundamentals/)!
To learn more about what makes us Famous, visit Famous-Supply.com!
We continually strive to create a diverse work culture and seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we hire the best, most creative talent on our team. Famous Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic under federal, state and local law, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
