Golden Opportunities: Business Across the Olympic Movement

The featured opportunity this week is an opening for photography bids by the United States Equestrian Federation. London 2012 has many opportunities including a director of Games operations, Vancouver 2010 needs an associate director and the IOC seeks a NOC relations project assistant.

Featured Opportunities:

USOC

Chief of Sport Performance

Closing: Open until filled

The Chief of Sport Performance is a critical member of the senior executive team at the USOC, managing approximately 70% of the organization's resources and employees, and overseeing the allocation of financial resources and services provided to the National Governing Bodies ("NGBs").

USA Archery

Chief Executive Officer

Closing: Open until filled

As the leader of USA Archery, the CEO will work with the Board to develop and implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization

2014 Commonwealth Games - Scotland

Business Club

Closing: Open until filled

A NEW initiative to help Scotland's businesses capitalize on the economic opportunities offered by major events held in the country, including the 2014 Commonwealth Games, was launched February 3, 2009.

Tenders:

The Post-Olympic Re-launch of Torino 2006

Manage and promote facilities created and used for Turin 2006 Games

Deadline for presentation offers: May 7, 2009

A transfer contract will be stipulated between Parcolimpico and the new partner for a duration period of thirty years; it will include the management of the following sites: in Torino: the Palasport Olimpico, the Palavela, and the Arcate (Arch) of the Olympic Village; in Cesana: the Bob, Skeleton, and Luge track, the Biathlon site and the Hotel Olympic Centre; in Pragelato: the Ski Jumping stadium and the Ski Jumping Hotel; in Bardonecchia: the Olympic Village and the Half Pipe venue.

Bidding Opportunities:

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)

Photography Bids for 2009 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships

Closing: Open until filled

The USEF is now accepting bids from photographers who would like to be named “Official Photographers for the 2009 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships.”

Teen Masters

2010 National Championships

Closing: Open for Bids

The Teen Masters, which will be held in July 2010, is the premier high school championship bowling event.

Opportunities from Lausanne, Switzerland:

Administrative Assistant - Olympic Museum

Closing: March 5, 2009

The IOC has an opening for an Administrative Assistant within the Educational and Cultural Service of the Olympic Museum.

Project Assistant within the NOC Relations Department

Closing: March 5, 2009

The IOC has an opening for a Project Assistant within the National Olympic Committees Relations Department.

Trainee within the Medial and Scientific Department

Closing: March 6, 2009

The IOC has an opening for a Trainee within the Medical and Scientific Department.

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

Vancouver 2010 Opportunities:

Associate Director - DAEP

Closing: March 2, 2009

This position will be engaged by David Atkins Enterprises Productions (DAEP), the entity that is charged with the responsibility of delivering the Opening, Closing and Victory Ceremonies for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, working in close association with VANOC.

Costume Supervisor - DAEP

Closing: March 2, 2009

This position will be engaged by David Atkins Enterprises Productions (DAEP), the entity that is charged with the responsibility of delivering the Opening, Closing and Victory Ceremonies for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, working in close association with VANOC.

Administrative Assistant, Short Track Speed Skating

Closing: March 8, 2009

The Administrative Assistant will provide general administrative support to the Sport Manager for Short Track speed skating.

Overlay Project Coordinator

Closing: March 9, 2009

This position will assist the Overlay Services & Commodities Manager for the development and implementation of a commodity program in support of the design, development and delivery of the Overlay temporary infrastructure requirements for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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View the Vancouver 2010 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

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London 2012 Opportunities:

Director of Games Services

Closing: March 2, 2009

Responsible for developing and delivering a diverse range of services to ensure key client groups.

Producer, Sport Presentation

Closing: March 2, 2009

An exciting senior role for an experienced and innovative individual to be responsible for the overall planning, design, development and delivery of all entertainment surrounding the Olympicand Paralympic sport competitions in 2012.

Director of Games Operations

Closing: March 3, 2009

Reporting directly to the CEO, this critical role has significant responsibility for a full range of functions at the heart of putting on the Games.

Ticketing Marketing Manager

Closing: March 6, 2009

This role will be responsible for developing the ticket marketing strategy to help ensure that we achieve our budget revenue target and create maximum value from ticketing sales.

Director of Villages

Closing: March 12, 2009

A critical role for someone with proven senior leadership experience to be responsible for the planning and operations of the Athlete Villages for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.

Venues Sustainability Manager

Closing: March 13, 2009

Provide technical environmental and sustainability input to the town and country planning process.

Financial Systems Analyst

Closing: March 13, 2009

We are looking for an individual with financial systems experience to help maintain and develop LOCOG’s current financial systems.

Producer, Sport Presentation

Closing: March 16, 2009

An exciting senior role for an experienced and innovative individual to be responsible for the overall planning, design, development and delivery of all entertainment surrounding the Olympicand Paralympic sport competitions in 2012.

Manager, Radio Telecommunications

Closing: March 17, 2009

This is a key role within the Telecoms team. Therole holderwill be responsible for the design, provision and operation of mobile and private mobile radio (PMR) telecommunications services to the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Senior Manager – Corporate Events

Closing: March 18, 2009

This role will head up a small department responsible for planning and delivering all of LOCOG’s corporate events ranging from staff away days to sponsor events, major briefings and much more.

Head of Technology Program Management

Closing: March 20, 2009

Technology is a critical part of Games operations – it has to be has to be ready on time, to budget and to a very high level of resilience and quality. This role is an excellent opportunity to join the team providing a comprehensive level of strategic, business and program management.

Consultation Manager – Planning Applications

Closing: March 20, 2009

An exciting new role for someone with a proven track record within post-application consultation processes, preferably within a complex project environment, to ensure local residents are engaged appropriately in the planning applications submitted in the lead up to the Games.

Information and Knowledge Manager

Closing: March 20, 2009

This is a great opportunity to be part of the team that is responsible for implementing LOCOG’s Information and Knowledge Legacy strategy.

Stakeholder Relations Manager

Closing: March 23, 2009

Working as part of LOCOG’s Strategy, Stakeholder Relations and Planning team, this role will be key to developing and managing the day-to-day relationships with stakeholders and delivery partners.

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

Sochi 2014 Opportunities:

Airline and Insurance Partners

Closing: Open until filled

The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee has announced the release of Insurance Product and Passenger Air Transportation Services categories which are now open to top tier domestic sponsors. Companies in both fields will have an opportunity to tender for the status of General Partner of Sochi 2014 and the rights and privileges this entails. One of each will be selected following a thorough evaluation process.

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

Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 Opportunities:

Executive, Athletes' Experience

Closing: March 1, 2009

Develop, promote, manage and evaluate systems. Manage a team of volunteers and report to Head of Athlete Experience.

View the Singapore 2010 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Additional Opportunities:

IMG

Operations Manager

Closing: Open until filled

The Operations Manager will take a senior role in the planning and implementation of a series of events to include the Mazda London Triathlon, Mazda Blenheim Triathlon, The London Duathlon and the Etape Caledonia.

Sportcal.com

Office Manager

Closing: Open until filled

Sportcal is seeking an experienced Office Manager/ bookkeeper to join its European branch in Lausanne.

Sportcal.com

Research Manager

Closing: Open until filled

Sportcal currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to head up their research team in the United Kingdom.

Sports Recruitment International

Sales Director - Premium Football Club

Closing: Open until filled

A premium Italian ‘Serie A’ Football Club and a premium European sports marketing company are looking to appoint a talented sales individual who will be responsible for seasonal tickets sales for the premium seats in the new stadium in Italy.

USOC

Sport Dietitian

Closing: Open until filled

Work as a member of the Acrobatic and Combat Sportfolio team by collaborating with other team members in assisting sports and teams with the integration of nutritional planning into their annual and long-term performance plans.

Written by Tristan Luciotti

To submit an opportunity, please e-mail Tristan at luciotti@aroundtherings.com and provide the organization name, position title, web link, closing date and a brief summary.