Website whistlerpride Whistler PRIDE
- A Celebration of Diversity!
Join us at one of Whistler’s most exciting and extravagant parties: Whistler PRIDE and SKI Festival. Born as Gay Ski Week over 30 years ago, it’s a celebration of diversity and acceptance attended by folks from over 26 nations. And a celebration it is!! Pool parties, a comedy night and the notorious SNOWBALL… it’s a week packed full of fun that welcomes EVERYONE!
*Lots of fun paid and volunteer positions are also available: Event Hosts and Crew and more!
Office Support Team / Box Office Coordinators
- Duties: Provide admin support to the event organizers, team leads, venues and box office at the event office/base of communications. Sell and distribute tickets to event attendees, meet and greet VIP guests, run errands, inventory, tidying up kitchen and office spaces, set-up/take-down of office, problem solve and assist with event operations as needed.
- Qualifications:
- Bright, positive personality and excellent customer service skills.
- Strong office coordination skills with at least 2 years of event experience.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills (English)
- Strong knowledge of the Whistler area and providing directions. (hotels, businesses, venues etc).
- Very strong admin skills including MS Office & Excel.
- Logistics expert (loves puzzles and juggling) and problem solver who takes initiative and can work independently.
Dates & Times: preference will be given to workers who can do all or most days
Schedule: Full Time (30-48 hrs) from Saturday, January 18 to Sunday, January 26.
Shift times available:
- Sat, Jan 18: 10:00am to 6:00pm | 3:00pm to 7:00pm
- Sun, Jan 19: 2:00pm to 7:30pm | 5:00pm to 12:00am
- Mon, Jan 20: 3:00pm to 6:30pm | 4:00pm to 11:00pm
- Tues, Jan 21: 3:00pm to 6:00pm | 4:00pm to 11:00pm
- Wed, Jan 22: 2:00pm to 8:00pm | 4:00pm to 8:30pm
- Thur, Jan 23: 2:00pm to 8:00pm | 5:00pm to 12:00am
- Fri, Jan 24: 2:00pm to 8:00pm | 2:00pm to 10:00pm
- Sat, Jan 25: 2:00pm to 8:00pm | 5:00pm to 12:00am
- Sun, Jan 26: 11:00am to 4:00pm x 4 workers
- Schedule Notes:
- These shifts will be shared by 3 team members and scheduled based on availability.
- Must be available for at least 5 of the shifts listed above to work this assignment. Preference will be given to workers who can work all or most days.
- End times may vary and break times will be provided. Overtime will be paid after 8hrs a day or 40hours a week.
- Job Requires some driving between venues and assisting with different events. Must have own vehicle (mileage allowance will be paid)
Wages: $22 to $26 per hour.
Whistler Personnel uses a progressive pay system that awards pay increases based on number of Successful Shifts completed. The more you work with us, the more you get paid per hour! After you complete 10 probationary shifts, you get a $2/hr wage bump – then you get another bump after 20 shifts for being a HERO!
- Proby (Tier 1) = $22/hr to start
- Regular (Tier2) = $24/hr after 10 Successful Shifts
- Hero (Tier 3) = $26/hr after 20 Successful Shifts
- Plus 4% Vacation Pay is added to every cheque.
- Plus $0.75 per km Mileage Allowance if using own vehicle.
To Apply:
- Ensure we have your resume and profile on file here: www.whistler-jobs.com/create-profile (you only have to do this once)
- Then email info@whistler-jobs.com to confirm your dates available.
About the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival: www.whistlerpride.com
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival started out as a small weekend gathering of gay ski-enthusiasts in 1992. It has become one of the largest queer-focused ski weeks in the world. The biggest festival of its kind in Canada, the festival welcomes guests from around the globe. Revellers enjoy an unparalleled mountain experience and world-class event programming hosted by a team of friendly ski & snowboard guides and festival staff. This is Canadian hospitality at its finest.
Join us January 18-25, 2025 for a for a week packed with winter-sport, culture, and entertainment. Each day begins with with daily guided ski/snowboarding groups followed by a free festival après skis at the host hotel, and nightly entertainment programming.
All Genders, Gender Expression, All Sexuality and Sexual Expressions Welcome!!