Assistant Press Chief Position (volunteer): Canadian Paraplegic Association

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Assistant Press Chief Position (volunteer)

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is seeking a highly motivated individual for the volunteer position of Assistant Press Chief for the 2008 Paralympic Summer Games in Beijing, China.

As the Assistant Press Chief, you will be responsible for logistical preparations for the Communication Team during the Games, as well as the management of one of the CPC�s media offices, act as a media attach� for designated sports and any other duties as assigned by the Press Chief.

Deadline for applications is Monday, March 31, 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume, a detailed description of how your experience, knowledge and skills relate to the qualifications listed above, and a cover letter in MS Word format to the CPC (contacts below).

We thank all candidates who apply, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TIME COMMITMENT: Orientation Seminar (May 2 to 4, 2008 in Toronto)

Full-time in Beijing from approximately Aug. 30to Sept. 19, 2008

REPORTS TO: Beijing 2008 Press Chief

POSITION TYPE: Volunteer

BEIJING 2008 PARALYMPIC SUMMER GAMESASSISTANT PRESS CHIEFJob description

Overview: During the Paralympic Games, the Assistant Press Chief is responsible for the logistical side of the Games preparations regarding the Communication Team during the Games, as well as the management of one of the CPC�s media offices, act as a media attach� for designated sports and any other duties as assigned by the Press Chief.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Assistant Press Chief of the Canadian Paralympic Team will be required to abide by their roles and responsibilities as outlined in the task list (below). Overall, he/she must:

� Report to the CPC Press Chief prior to and throughout the Games;

� Fully participate in the Games Orientation Seminar;

� Provide overall media support to athletes of the Canadian Team and assist with operations set-up and take down according to plan;

� Wear the clothing provided by the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) while on duty at all times;

� Stay in the accommodation assigned by the CPC;

� Comply with all Team policies and the Code of Conduct;

� Participate in Team meetings at Games and attend Media staff meetings, as required; and

� Submit a post Games media questionnaire within 60 days of the end of the Games, and participate in any debriefing meetings as requested.

Reports to: CPC Press Chief

Time Commitment: Pre-Games duties

Full-time in Beijing from August 29^th - September 19^th, 2008 (approx.)

Post-Games duties

Required skills:

� Experience in media relations

� Major National or International Games experience

� Experience in managing staff

� Knowledge of amateur sport

� Strong communication skills (both written and oral)

� Ability to work extended hours in a fast-paced environment and travel frequently between many different venues

� Able to solve problems quickly and efficiently

� Ability to function as a cooperative and effective Team member

� Bilingualism preferred (French and English)

Duties and responsibilities

Pre-Games

� Liaise with Games core staff and attend meetings

� Oversee logistics of the communication team offices and operations

� Assist Press Chief with crisis & contingency communication plan and participate in partner meetings/calls

� Review and provide feedback to the Press Chief on the CPC Position Statement Document and key messages

� Liaise with English and French media, including broadcasters

� Attend and assist with the communication team conference calls and meetings

� In collaboration with the Press Chief, prepare meetings with the communication team during the Orientation Seminar

During Games

� Oversee on-site communication volunteers (provided by OCOG or the Embassy)

� Help manage and prepare the content for the website

� Help ensure daily wrap-ups from each sport are prepared and translated

� Manage one of the CPC�s media offices (either at the Paralympic Village or at the Main Press Centre)

� Act as media attach� for designated sports

� Fill in and help out at any venue when assigned by the Press Chief

� In conjunction with the Press Chief, help coordinate interviews with media in Canada (with the at-home media attaches)

Post-Games

� Help coordinate media requests (photos, results, etc.)

� Prepare the communication team evaluation form; collect reports from communication team members

� Attend post-Games debrief meetings

� Submit a post Games report

Instructions to Applicants

Norma Reveler

Beijing 2008 Press Chief

norma@paralympic.ca

Deadline for applications is Monday, March 31 at 5:00 PM (EST).

For more information, please visit the Canadian Paralympic Committee website at: www.paralympic.ca.