Golden Opportunities: Business Never Stops

The featured opportunity this week is Coca-Cola's search for Olympic Torch bearers. USEF seek a Director of Communications. IIHF needs an Event Assistant.

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Featured:

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola Future Flames

Closing: Sept. 5, 2011

Coca-Cola seeks inspirational young people – our Future Flames – to carry the Olympic Flame during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay next summer. Coca-Cola will be calling on everyone across the UK to nominate the Future Flames they know: young people who use their passion in areas like sport and physical activity, music and dance, and community and the environment; to spread happiness in their local communities.

United States Equestrian Federation

Director of Communications

Open Until Filled

The United States Equestrian Federation seeks a Director of Communications. The Director of Communications will be under direction of the Senior Vice President of Marketing. This position is responsible for developing and supporting strategic marketing plans wherever use of visual media is appropriate. This includes the communication and implementation of visual, graphic, video, messaging and appropriate functionality on USEF websites (USEF.org, USEFNetwork.com, ShopUSEF.com, YoungRiders.org, ClubEquestrian.com) as well as the USEF’s social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube). This position will also assist in managing still photography and video archives.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Event Assistant

Closing: July 31, 2011

The International Ice Hockey Federation seeks an Event Assistant. The Event Assistant will join and support the Event Department, currently consisting of 6 staff members. The position will provide general administrative support and project based work. Responsibilities include: assist in the administration and maintenance of the IIHF Championship Program and Calendar of events, act as contact and reference person within the IIHF for the organizing committees of various IIHF sanctioned events, co-ordinate event relevant information with other IIHF departments and communicate them to the event organizers, assist in monitoring the progress of the organization of IIHF sanctioned events, assist in supporting organizers of IIHF events following IIHF Regulations and guidelines.

WADA

Specialist, Laboratory Monitoring

Closing: July 31, 2011

The World Anti-Doping Agency seeks a Specialist for Laboratory Monitoring. The Specialist will be involved in monitoring of anti-doping laboratory activities, with particular emphasis on the technical assessment of laboratory’s quality processes and compliance with WADA rules as established in the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) and related Technical Documents and laboratory guidelines.

Conference

Sports & Events Tourism Exchange

Date: July 27-29, 2011

Cape Town will host the Sports & Events Tourism Exchange July 27 through July 29. With the past tourism focus having been on the Leisure and Business sectors, the introduction of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Exhibition and Conference is an integral part of promoting the new "sports" trend within the industry. SETE will provide the platform to: pursue bidding opportunities to host major international events, promote home-grown events and promote the provinces and what facilities and services they have to offer.

Conferences:

2011 Asia-Pacific Sports Conference

Date: September 27-28, 2011 Originally: July 12-13, 2011

The Singapore Sports Council and Informa Sports Group will jointly present the inaugural 2011 Asia-Pacific Sports Conference Sept. 27-28, 2011 in Singapore. The conference will focus on hosting sports events in Asia. The Asia-Pacific Sports Conference 2011 will provide an industry gathering for senior members of local organizing committees, sports federations, government representatives, host cities, agencies and suppliers to sports events to network, debate and discuss the latest developments and opportunities in the Asian sports market. Note: Dates have changed from July 12-13, 2011

2011 World Cricket Business Forum

Date: September 13-14, 2011

The first-ever World Cricket Business Forum will be held September 13-14, 2011 in London. The conference, endorsed by the International Cricket Council and presented by Informa Sports Group, will reflect on the future of the sport in established and emerging markets.

Paralympic Military Sports Camp

Date: October 2-7, 2011

Tentative Sport Clinics Include: Archery, Biathlon, Cycling, Rowing, Swimming, Track & Field, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball. Clinics will be led by US Paralympic athletes and coaches.

SPORTELMonaco 2011

Date: October 10-13, 2011

SPORTELMonaco, the International Sports Television and New Media will take place from 10 to 13 October 2011 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The Convention showcases various sporting demonstrations alongside professional conferences on issues faced in the sports content, television, new media and sporting industries.

Future Sponsorship 2011

Date: November 22-23, 2011

Future Sponsorship 2011 will be held Nov. 22-23, 2011 in Amsterdam. Future Sponsorship is an established event and is known as the leading European sponsorship conference for rights holders, brands and agencies in the sport, media and entertainment sponsorship industries.

Tender Opportunities:

Innsbruck 2012

Tender Opportunities

Closing: TBA

Innsbruck 2012 calls for a winter sports clothing supplier with option to sponsor.

Olympic Park Delivery Authority

Tender Opportunities

Closing: TBA

The Olympic Delivery Authority seeks contractors to transform Olympic Park after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Contractors will deliver the agreed plans to transform the parklands, infrastructure and those venues not covered by existing contracts for their long term use after the Games.

London 2012

Tender Opportunities

Closing: TBA

CompeteFor is the chosen website of London 2012 for the publication of Games-related contract opportunities. Once registered with CompeteFor, businesses will automatically receive news of future tender opportunities from tiertwo suppliers or below. Click Here for future procurement opportunities.

Sochi 2014

Tender Opportunities

Closing: TBA

SC Olimpstroy is engaged in the construction of Olympic venues and infrastructure. The main focus of the SC "Olimpstroy" is the management of engineering, surveying, design, construction, reconstruction and preparing Sochi 2014 venues for competition.

Visit London

Tender Opportunities

Closing: TBA

Transport for London is the site for electronic tendering for London tourism agency, Visit London.

Bidding Opportunities:

Peace and Sport

Peace and Sport International Forum 2014 / 2016

Closing: December 1, 2011 / December 1, 2013

Peace and Sport, an international initiative placed under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, is inviting interested cities to bid to host the 8th and 10th Peace and Sport International Forum, scheduled respectively for December 2014 and December 2016. Contact Nicolas Petit, International Forum Manager: np@peace-sport.org for information and details of the bidding process.

Opportunities from Lausanne, Switzerland:

View the IOC Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Accommodations:

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London 2012 Opportunities:

Volunteers

Closing: Open until filled

London 2012 and McDonald's are looking for nearly 70,000 volunteers for the 2012 Games. Volunteers will carry out a range of essential tasks, from spectator services to language services and medical care.

View the London 2012 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Sochi 2014 Opportunities:

View the Sochi 2014 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Rio de Janeiro 2016 Opportunities:

Additional Opportunities:

Ludus Tours

Management Operations Intern

Closing: Open until filled

The ideal intern should be interested in pursuing a career in sports, tourism & hospitality or general management operations, or ideally a blend of the all of these. This position will specifically shadow the Director, Operations & Strategy as well as the Managing Director (as needed) and serve as "right arm" by preparing for meetings, attending meetings, supporting department initiatives and correspondence, budget management, personnel management, etc. Ludus Tours’ Director, Operations & Strategy has over 15 years of experience in sports management & operations, and will devote considerable energy to transferring this knowledge to the intern. Submit a short summary of your goals, why you are interested in this position and note any experience in the sports or hospitality/tourism industry. This should be no more than 1 page. Email to Brian Melekian, brian@ludustours.com.

Innsbruck 2012

Volunteers

Closing: Open until filled

Innsbruck 2012 is looking for volunteers for the first Winter Youth Olympic Games. We are trying to create a good framework so you will be able to turn these Games to your Games: High quality apparel for you to wear when working and to keep, free meals during your shifts, free usage of regional public transport, a letter of reference, unique Olympic experience and emotions. To qualify, must want to work at the first Winter Youth Olympic Games, be at least 18 years old on January 1st 2012, speak German fluently, be vacant from 10th to 24th of January 2012, be flexible and like to work in a team.

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