Go by Bike Week Event Activators

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 (June 3-9, 2024):

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 

Dates: June 2 to June 7, 2024

Compensation: $1300 (47 hours- includes 10 hours paid travel and rest time) 

  • Week of May 29 June 1

    • Pick up the keys for the rental van from 312 Main St, Vancouver. (on-site)

    • Watch online training (1.5 hours)

  • June 2nd, 12-3 PM: pack supplies at 312 Main St, Vancouver (on-site)

  • June 3- 7 (Monday- Friday): estimated 6.5 hours each day between 5:45AM - 6:30PM (on-site). 

Final schedule will be shared after application

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 - All contracts:

  • 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:

  1. Your resume 

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

 

Deadline to apply:  This role needs to be filled before June 1, please apply today! 

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, and LGBTQIA and individuals from other diverse communities to apply.