Job Posting: We're hiring 6 Go by Bike Week Event Activators!

Job Posting: Go by Bike Week Event Activators

Contract: Oct 11 to Oct 21, 2023

 

Do you love talking to people and want to help run an in-person event? HUB Cycling is hiring six independent contractors to be Go by Bike Week event Activators!

About HUB Cycling and Go by Bike Week (Oct 16  to Oct 29, 2023):

HUB Cycling is Metro Vancouver’s cycling organization that encourages people of all ages and abilities to cycle more often. Go by Bike Week is a week-long event that encourages people to cycle more often. Activators set up and run the Celebration Stations, high-energy pop-up stations across Metro Vancouver where the public can receive cycling resources, free snacks, and bike maintenance.

Contract Overview - Event Activator (6 persons needed):

  • Dates: Oct 11 - 21, 2023

  • Compensation: $1,215 

  • Oct 11th, 5-7 PM: 2-hour training (online)

  • Oct 15th,  2-5 PM: 3 hours to pack supplies at 312 Main St, Vancouver (on-site)

  • Oct 16th (Monday) to Oct 20 (Friday): estimated 7 hours each day between 5:45 AM - 6:30 PM (on-site). The final schedule will be shared after a candidate is hired.

Must-haves: 

  • Class 5 driver's license and two years of driving history in BC 

  • Ability to lift 20 lbs

  • Willingness to work rain or shine

  • Excited to engage with the public! (prior customer service experience is preferred.)

Responsibilities:

  • Set-up and take down Celebration Stations

    • Drive equipment to each site location (vehicle provided)

    • Unload and set up the event tent, tables, and signage at each location

    • Take down each station and load the equipment into the van.

  • Engage the public at Celebration Stations

  • Chat with members of the public about cycling and work with volunteers (training will be provided). You’ll be the face of HUB Cycling!

How to apply:

Please email to lisa.storey@bikehub.ca:

  • Your resume 

  • A short paragraph introducing yourself and why you are interested in this position

Deadline to apply: September 29, 2023. Please submit your application early as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until all the positions are filled. 

 

HUB Cycling’s commitment to equity:

HUB Cycling is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace and to working with people and communities to help them thrive and prosper. Diversity is integral to this commitment. Our diversity allows us to better understand, connect to, and respond to the needs of our members and communities. HUB Cycling encourages women, Indigenous people, people of colour, 2sLGBTQIA+ and individuals from other diverse communities to apply.