Event Volunteer Intern RockSolid Race
Want to be part of a dynamic and creative team delivering top-class events across the UK?
Look no further!
About RockSolid Race
RockSolid Race is an Events Management company organising muddy mass participation
outdoor Obstacle Course Races (OCR) in Devon and Northampton. Bursting onto the UK
OCR scene in 2012, RockSolid has gone from strength to strength and is looking to
expand their reach and portfolio of activities.
At our MK/Northampton event in September 2014, we piloted our first race for mini rockers
aged 10 and below and we are looking to expand this feature moving forward. In addition,
in 2015 we will be hosting our first ever 2-day event at Escot Park in March and also
launching a third race in our event calendar in May. It's never been such an exciting time to
be part of RockSolid Team!
About the role
The role of RockSolid Event Intern will be fast paced, fun and varied with plenty of scope
for you to stretch your skills and build experience for a future career in events
management, marketing, sponsorship and business development. You will be tasked with
supporting the RockSolid Managing Director and other staff members with a range of
activities and will gain key insight into what it takes to produce and host large scale mass
participation events. As part of a young and dynamic team, creativity and new ideas are
welcomed and you will get first hand experience in event management, bookings and
budgeting.
Key tasks and responsibilities
During your RockSolid Race Internship, your responsibilities will include but not be limited
to the following activities:
 Providing administrative support to the Managing Director
 Researching business development opportunities for RockSolid during a period of
expansion
 Supporting the wider team in the lead up to the event and on event days
 Handling incoming enquiries via email and telephone from our runners, volunteers
and supporters
 Assist with the implementation of a sustainable sponsorship strategy
 Contribute to the publicity strategy for the event
Key skills required
 Excellent communication skills
 Good level of IT literacy and able to pick up new systems with training (e.g
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databases / website CMS / registration systems)
Highly organised
Able to work to tight deadlines in the lead up to an event
Good interpersonal skills
Creative approach to problem solving
Experience in developing and implementing business development and marketing
strategy desirable (either academic or professional experience)
Interest in sports industry advantageous
happy to work out of doors on event day
Benefits of participation
 Gain insight into a fast-paced commercial Sporting Event company
 Work alongside industry professionals in Health and Safety, Course Construction,
Event Management and Volunteer Management
 Excellent experience for your CV and competitive edge in the jobs market
 References will be provided to support future job applications
 Lunch provided
 Reasonable local travel expenses will be covered
Duration of Internship
We are looking for a skilled individual to join our team between February to July for
between 8-16 hours per week. Availability can be discussed at interview and it will be
possible to extend the internship until September if desired.
Location
To be based at our Milton Keynes offices in Silverstone Woodlands
Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements outlined
above and email to:
[email protected]
with 'Internship' in the subject title.