Media and Communications Coordinator
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Ironman Outdoor Curling presented by Nirvana Waterworks |
| Address: | 620 St. Jean Baptiste Street Winnipeg MB R2H 2Y1 |
| Website: | http://ironmancurling.com |
| Organizational Description: | We are a volunteer run organization that arranges an outdoor curling bonspiel on the Red River in Winnipeg over the first full February weekend (Fri-Sun). Funds raised from the bonspiel support the Heart and Stroke Foundation and HOPE worldwide Canada. First established in 2001 with 11 teams at the first event in 2002, we have had as many as 72 teams participate in our annual bonspiel event, which makes us the largest outdoor curling bonspiel in Canada. We still have room to grow with the wonderful support from all the great volunteers we meet. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5567 |
| Description of Duties: | Coordinate the media interviews and press releases. Working with our committee, charities and sponsors to improve the bonspiel. Updating our social media. Perform media interviews when possible. Edit and update emails/newsletter to curlers. |
| Skills Required: | Public speaking skills, media experience or related field would be a benefit. Ability to update social media such as Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Open to someone new to the field of public media for opportunity to grow skills. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Develop media and communication skills. Working with new technology. People skills, working with a team, completion of goals. Working with the largest outdoor bonspiel in Canada. Make contacts through media, sponsors and the charities involved. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | A core role in the organization. Time commitment is higher in the months of January and February when the event takes place. Other months are a reflection of your ability to organize and maintain records. Weekend of event is busy for all committee members is this is the goal and purpose of our event. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@ironmancurling.com |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2024 |
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