Please circulate to your networks:
Bike Week Winnipeg is looking for an independent, enthusiastic individual to
act as an intern/assistant to the Event Coordinator for Bike Week 2015.
Position Description: Working with the Bike Week Event Coordinator, the
Event Intern will assist with a variety of duties in the planning,
organizing, and coordination of the events and activities of Bike Week 2015.
It is our hope that this Intern position will transition into the Event
Coordinator role in 2016. The current event coordinator will be leaving this
position after this year's event and there will be an opportunity for the
intern to move to this position.
Background:
Bike Week is an annual event that celebrates people riding bicycles.
Starting as Bike to Work Day in 2008, the event has grown to become a
week-long celebration of bicycles that engages everyone that rides a bike,
regardless of reason they ride.
Through a wide variety of bicycle related events our goal is to encourage
people to get on their bikes and help to improve the culture of riding bikes
in our city. In 2015 Bike Week will run from June 13 to 19. Events and
activities include but are not limited to the Bike Week Kickoff Breakfast
and Celebration Barbeque, workshops, themed group rides, and a variety of
other bike related activities. For more information please visit
www.bikeweekwinnipeg.com <http://www.bikeweekwinnipeg.com> .
Duties and Responsibilities: In cooperation with the Event Coordinator and
Project Manager, the Event Intern will assist with all aspects of the
following tasks:
* Attend Bike Week planning meetings as availability permits
* Overseeing the overall marketing campaign and working with the
marketing sub-committee
* Disseminating materials and information to sponsors
* Collecting and disseminating all promotional information required
for participating events
* Booking venues and securing permits as required for events such as
the kickoff breakfast and celebration BBQ
* Coordinating and hosting the Bike Week media launch party in early
June
* Coordinating events including the kickoff breakfast and celebration
BBQ (including liaising with sponsors and venue, ordering food services,
distributing signage, managing volunteers, booking security, ordering event
materials, setting up stations and running event)
* Coordinating other activities including themed group rides and
workshops.
* Liaising with the Pit Stop and Volunteer coordinator to ensure all
pit stop sponsors have information and materials required
* Preparing for and coordinating the pit stop information meeting
* Representing Bike Week at events
* Managing distribution of t-shirts and other Bike Week prizes
* Coordinating interviews with media, contacting appropriate Bike Week
committee members for media opportunities and potentially speaking to media
throughout Bike Week
* Coordinating documentation of Bike Week activities (including
booking photo/videographers and managing data)
* Creating and distributing final project report
* Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications: Self-motivated, reliable and able to work collaboratively
without close supervision. Key qualifications include:
* Organized, responsible and self-disciplined
* Good interpersonal skills
* Team player
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledgeable about Winnipeg and Manitoba communities
* Previous event coordination experience an asset
* Some knowledge of bike culture in Winnipeg and asset
Term of Position: April 15 to July 31, 2015.
An opportunity exists for the successful candidate to fill the Event
Coordinator position for 2016. There is no guarantee of further employment
and the final decision on hiring of an event coordinator for 2016 will be
determined by the Bike Week Steering Committee.
Remuneration: The Event Intern will receive a contract for $ 2000.00. It is
estimated that the work of this position will be approximately 100 to 120
hours. The position is part-time and hours from week to week will be
variable, however during Bike Week the successful candidate will need to be
available full-time.
Deadline for application: 4:00 p.m on Friday, March 20, 2015.
Apply: Applications will be accepted by e-mail only. If you are interested
please email your resume and cover letter to dave(a)bikeweekwinnipeg.com
<mailto:dave@bikeweekwinnipeg.com>
