T (02) 9704 0806 F (02) 9746 2600 W bicyclensw.org.au PO Box 293, Concord West, NSW 2138 ABN 26 511 801 801

Position  Title:  Bicycle  NSW  Events  Assistant  Reports  to:  Event  Operation  Manager  Availability:  1-­‐2  days  per  week  +  full-­‐time  event  week  (beginning  12  October)  Dates:  September  2015  –  November  2015  Location:  Sydney  Olympic  Park,  NSW  Status:  Volunteer,  Part-­‐time  Internship    

Position  Summary:  The  Events  Assistant  position  is  an  8-­‐10  week  volunteer,  part-­‐time  internship.  The  role  supports  the  Event  Manager  in  developing  and  implementing  key  logistics  for  successful  delivery  of  Spring  Cycle  2015.  

Position  Overview:  As  Events  Assistant,  you  will  report  directly  to  the  Event  Manager.  You  will  be  assisting  with  day-­‐to-­‐day  operations   that   create  and  deliver  dynamic,  exciting  events   for  Bicycle  NSW.  You  will  be  involved   in  arranging  all  key   logistics  behind  Spring  Cycle  (Sydney’s   largest  recreational  cycling  event  that  attracts  more  than  11,000  people).  This  is  a  great  opportunity  to  gain  valuable  experience  in  events  and  get  exposed   to   work   in   the   not-­‐for-­‐profit   sector.   This   position   is   ideal   for   candidates   who   have   recently  completed,  or  are  actively  studying,  a  course  in  Event  Management  and  are  looking  to  gain  some  real-­‐world  experience.    

What  you  can  expect  from  your  position:    

• Recruiting  exhibitors,  vendors,  and  mechanics  while  building  relationships  with  existing  partners.  • Assisting  in  designing  affiliated  events  for  Spring  Cycle.  • Management  of  supplies,  signage,  and  equipment  for  various  sites  at  Spring  Cycle.  • Assisting  with  community  engagement  strategies  and  implementation.  • Assisting  in  delivery  of  all  operational  and  logistical  needs  within  budget.  • Working  alongside  traffic  management  to  develop  and  refine  routes  and  signage  plans.  • Assisting  with  developing  risk  management  plans.  • Exposure  to  multiple  departments  as  part  of  a  small  team.  • Working  with  groups  of  volunteers.  • Assisting  with  event  reporting  and  evaluation  

What  we  expect  from  you:  

• Events  experience  is  preferable  but  by  no  means  essential    • Strong  communication  skills  for  both  internal  and  external  interactions  • Computer  competency  is  essential;  experience  in  Microsoft  Office  and  Adobe  preferable  • Confidence  in  your  capacity  to  manage  time  and  people  professionally  • A  desire  to  learn,  grow,  and  have  some  fun  at  the  same  time  • A  positive,  adaptable  disposition  that  works  well  as  part  of  a  small,  close-­‐knit  team  • A  bit  of  creativity,  character,  and  excitement  to  get  involved!  

Bicycle   NSW   has   been   the   peak   body   for   bicycle   riding   in   NSW   since   1976.   A   community   not-­‐for-­‐profit  member   based   organisation   with   over   20,000   members   and   supporters   with   the   mission   of   'creating   a  better   environment   for   cycling'.   Through   advocacy,   recreational   cycling   events   and   public   education,  Bicycle  NSW  aims  to  promote  bike  riding  as  a  healthy,  safe,  enjoyable   leisure  and  transport  choice  and   is  working   closely   with   Federal   and   State   government,   businesses,   Local   Councils   and   local   Bicycle   User  Groups  to  collaboratively  improve  the  infrastructure  and  culture  for  bike  riding.  

To  apply  please  email  volunteer@bicyclensw.org.au  with  a  cover  letter  and  resume  explaining  why  you  are  interested  in  this  role.