The featured opportunity this week is Samsung's search for a Hospitality Manager for London 2012. The IOC seeks a Project Manager Winter Games Coordinator. Glasgow 2014 needs a Chief Executive.
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Featured:
Samsung Electronics Europe Headquarters
Hospitality Manager
Closing: Open Until Filled
Samsung Electronics seeks a Hospitality Manager for the 2012 Olympics in London. The Hospitality Manager will support in the planning and execution of the Samsung Hospitality programs; prior and during Games time. This will include the management of onsite hospitality services for the Fan Samsung program (which invites global and local customers from around the world).
IOC
Project Manager Winter Games Coordinator
Closing: Open Until Filled
The International Olympic Committee seeks a Project Manager Winter Games Coordinator. The candidate will be under the supervision of the Head of Olympic Games Coordination and responsible for managing the coordination and follow-up of Winter Games preparations, including technical and administrative tasks, in order to ensure: the smooth running of preparations for the Games; that the know-how acquired from past Games is put into practice; that superiors are promptly informed of problems encountered and solutions proposed; respect for the responsibilities specified, the costs established by the IOC and the set deadlines; the preservation of the Olympic Movement’s interests, and those of the IOC in particular.
Glasgow 2014
Chief Executive
Closing: Open Until Filled
Glasgow 2014 seeks a Chief Executive. The Chief Executive must be a dynamic leader who will inspire and motivate the organization with a drive and energy that sustains a high level of focus during the planning and delivering of the Games.
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:
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Future Flames
Closing: Sept. 5, 2011
Coca-Cola seeks inspirational young people – our Future Flames – tocarry the Olympic Flame during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay nextsummer. Coca-Cola will be calling on everyone across the UK to nominatethe Future Flames they know: young people who use their passion in areaslike sport and physical activity, music and dance, and community andthe 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 ofCommunications. The Director of Communications will be under directionof the Senior Vice President of Marketing. This position is responsiblefor developing and supporting strategic marketing plans wherever use ofvisual media is appropriate. This includes the communication andimplementation of visual, graphic, video, messaging and appropriatefunctionality on USEF websites (USEF.org, USEFNetwork.com, ShopUSEF.com,YoungRiders.org, ClubEquestrian.com) as well as the USEF’s social mediapresence (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube). This position willalso assist in managing still photography and video archives.
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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