Zareinu Educational Centre of Metropolitan Toronto
Moveathon Associate – Full Time
The Moveathon Associate is responsible for the year-round promotion and marketing of this mass-participation fundraising event. The event, including a 50, 100 & 162.5km bicycle rides, 20 km bicycle rides, 5 & 10 km run and 2 km Fun Walk as well as a Family Festival, takes place over two days. Reporting to the Coordinator, Moveathon, this position assists with all areas of the event planning, implementation and delivery, with emphasis on the tasks outlined below:
Responsibilities:
· Implement event marketing plan including contacting community constituents, distributing material and outreaching to potential partners and supporters
· Promote the event through in-person sales calls, visits, telephone calls, presentations and email
· Organize and implement the preparation and distribution of event materials
· Assist with all aspects of individual, group, organization recruitment and registration
· Coordinate ongoing contact with any party involved in the marketing or promotion of the event
· Responsible for project record keeping, organization and maintenance of information related to the event using Microsoft Office Suite and the organization’s data base
· Work with internal team and external parties
· Participate in staff and committee meetings
· General office duties as required
· Execute class presentations for the Teaching Tolerance Through Toys Program
Qualifications:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate a solid working relationship with committee members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, event participants and community partners
· Motivate others to achieve best results
· Project management skills and the ability to multi-task
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
· Highly organized and detail oriented
· Possessing a positive and responsive attitude, confidentiality, and diplomacy
· Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
· Remain focused under pressure
· Experience in special events marketing with a proven track record of success
· Team player
Please email your resume by email or fax
Job Contact Information
Sonya Budd
Moveathon Coordinator
Fax: (416) 661-1801
Visit www.moveathon.com for more info on our event and organization.