Company: Valley Preferred Cycling Center
Address: 1151 Mosser Road
Location: Breinigsville, PA
Application Deadline: May 12, 2013
Position: 6 Part-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 05/13/13 — 09/13/13 (Flexible)
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Description
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC, formerly Lehigh Valley Velodrome) is the most prestigious professional cycling track in North America. Located in Trexlertown, PA (8 miles west of Allentown) the outdoor sports facility has hosted a full spectrum of world-class events through its history including World Cups, Olympic trials, the Junior World Championships, National Championships and countless major international competitions. These events along with our community programs have produced top international competitors including our own Executive Director, Olympic gold medalist, Marty Nothstien.
Responsibilities
Business Management Internship
Duties/Responsibilities: Interns assist in all aspects of VPCC facility operation & promotion, including, but not limited to:
Develop and maintain all contact lists for VPCC groups, including season ticket holders, bicycling organizations, patrons, etc.;
Identify, organize & catalog a large inventory of videotapes, mailing lists, files, etc.;
Assist with the fulfillment of World Series of Bicycling (WSB) and amateur racing series administration;
Produce & place all series inserts
Catalog, stock, and distribute WSC related materials
Maintain event race results
Update website
Perform strategic analysis of attendance trends, profitability, program success, etc.;
Assist the Business Manager with payroll;
Assist with day to day phone and clerical responsibilities, and;
Other duties, as assigned.
Sport Management Internship
Duties/Responsibilities: Interns assist in all aspects of VPCC facility operation & promotion, including, but not limited to:
Management of physical operations
Administrate facility and equipment maintenance, repair, etc.
Develop, implement, review risk management policy and procedure
Train, coordinate/schedule, and evaluate program and event staff
Ticketing
Security
Concessions
Medical
Coaching
Liaise with patrons, athletes, and employees
Administration of the World Series of Cycling (WSC) and amateur racing series;
Facility preparation
Event management
Event briefing/debriefing
Website update
Coordination of operations with national and international governing sports bodies, and;
Other duties, as assigned.
Sport Marketing & Communications Internship
Duties/Responsibilities: Interns assist in all aspects of VPCC facility operation & promotion, including, but not limited to:
Produce or maintain press releases, web site content, marketing materials, graphics, advertisements, photographs, promotional campaigns, bios, highlights;
Organize entertainment, promotional contests, PA announcements, amusements, announcements, national anthem singers;
Develop and maintain contact lists for media and sponsors;
Organize and categorize all marketing related materials;
Inform organizations and businesses of both group and season ticket sales programs.
Design World Series of Cycling program inserts;
Assist with day-to-day sponsorship fulfillment activities (retrieve and deliver tickets, artwork, etc.);
Assist the VPCC Staff in the conducting of evening events, and;
Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
General Information:
Hours: Minimum 25 hrs per week (will work within academic requirements)
Flexible schedule
Interns must assist with all Professional Racing Series events, and some Super Tuesday Program, and Masters & Rookies events.
Period: Fall, spring or summer (Mid- May through August) terms
Salary: NA (unpaid)
Deadline: Revolving; contact the VPCC for specific term deadlines