WORK WITH US
We are looking for exceptional people who share our love for the BolderBOULDER, our participants we serve, the merchandise we sell, and the work we do!
To apply for a position fill out our employment application and send with your resume to seasonaljobs@bb10k.net
Seasonal pay for non-supervisory positions is $8.25 to $9.50 per hour. Complimentary merchandise, merchandise discounts and lunch on us (the last few days of race week) are offered to all seasonal employees. Please inform us during the interview process of any commitments that may affect your availability to fulfill the entire job timeframe.
Qualifications: All positions require the ability to multi-task, stay focused in a sometimes noisy environment, and work in our energetic, fast-paced environment.
In addition, strong candidates will exhibit the following:
+ Driven to deliver superior service by exceeding customer expectations
+ Demonstrate ability to develop relationships with customers and co-workers of diverse backgrounds and culture
+ Present a professional image in appearance, vocally and actions
+ Can focus on assigned tasks, even in a distracting work environment
+ Initiate tasks with good judgment in all situations
The above information indicates the general nature of our work environment and personal qualities desired by our seasonal employees. A comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for each job will be shared if selected for an interview.
Below is a list of current positions:
Data Processing Lead
Dates of Employment:
Late February through mid-June, 2013. Candidate must be able to work Memorial Day Weekend, including Monday.
Job Specifics:
Manages daily operations of the BolderBOULDER Data Entry Department. Performs a variety of duties personally and supervises employees performing duties. Assists with the planning and preparation of work schedules and assigns employees to specific duties. Ensures work is completed in a timely manner, and personally is responsible for quality control. Reports to Director of Registration Operations.
Type of Position:
Part-time to full- time seasonal (20 hours per week minimum up to over 40 hours per week). Must be available Monday-Friday every week and weekends as required toward the end of May.
Job Specifics:
Manages online registration process. Classifies and codes data to be entered; keys from a variety of prepared and original source documents, forms, and records; identifies and corrects errors.
An ideal candidate would have:
+ Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
+ Demonstrated conflict management and resolution skills
+ The ability to relate to customers and internal employees at all levels
+ Deductive reasoning and common sense skills
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
+ Able to multi-task
+ Ability to focus on work in a sometimes noisy, distracting environment
+ Knowledge of methods and equipment used in keypunching or data entering; general clerical and record-keeping
procedures including coding, indexing, filing and comparing.
+ The ability to make comparisons and calculations rapidly and accurately; operate data entry operations on a computer
with the speed and accuracy necessary to meet departmental standards.
+ Excellent typing and data entry skills required. Windows experience is helpful.
+ Performs customer service functions: assists customers over telephone and by email; responds to routine questions,
researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.
Retail Specialist
Dates of Employment:
Mid March through early June, 2013. Candidate must be able to work Memorial Day Weekend, including Monday.
Job Specifics:
Performs a variety of duties associated with BolderBOULDER registration/retail sales. Performs sales work, takes inventories, reconciles cash with sales receipts, keeps operating records, and/or prepares daily record of transactions in compliance with sales and security procedures. Reports to Retail Assistant Manager and Retail Manager.
Type of Position:
Part-time to full- time seasonal (20 hours per week minimum up to over 40 hours per week). Must be available Monday-Sunday every week as required.
Job Specifics:
+ Greets customers, answers queries regarding the race, registration and the merchandise
+ Arranges and displays merchandise, keeps merchandise area tidy, takes stock inventory and replenishes
+ Receives and processes cash, check and charge/credit payments, provides change and receipts; maintains sales records
+ Uses Sound Judgment- Considers alternatives and their consequences, collaborates with team members, takes responsibility for decisions and makes timely decisions about issues
An ideal candidate would have:
+ The ability to relate to customers and internal employees at all levels
+ Previous experience with Point of Sale systems a plus
+ Previous experience with Word, Excel, Power Point and Firefox/Internet Explorer
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills
+ Deductive reasoning and common sense skills
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
+ Able to multi-task
+ Ability to focus on work in a sometimes noisy, distracting environment
Customer Service Specialist
Dates of Employment:
March 11 through June 15, 2013. Candidate must be able to work Memorial Day Weekend, including Monday.
Job Specifics:
Goal is to provide expert support to our customers and employees in a respectful, timely and professional manner.
Type of Position:
Full- time (seasonal) (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day)
Job Specifics:
+ Answer incoming calls/emails and use "live chat" to provide customer solutions regarding registration, race packets and post race results issues.
+ Troubleshoot with our team, to help fit the needs of our customers and make their experience with BolderBOULDER simple and pleasant.
+ Assist in maintaining accurate and useful information with solutions tracking.
+ Administrative duties to include sorting and processing mail, greeting customers, vendors and sponsors, and other special tasks/projects as required.
An ideal candidate would have:
+ The ability to relate to customers and internal employees at all levels
+ Previous experience with Word, Excel, Power Point and Firefox/Internet Explorer
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills
+ Deductive reasoning and common sense skills
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
+ Able to multi-task
+ Ability to focus on work in a sometimes noisy, distracting environment
+ Excellent phone skills and comfortable on the computer
Race Logistics Crew
Dates of Employment:
May 22 through 28. Candidate must be able to work Memorial Day Weekend, including Monday.
Job Overview:
Help make the race happen behind the scenes
Type of Position:
Full- time (seasonal) one-week position (Wednesday through Tuesday, 8+ hours per day)
Job Specifics:
+ Load and unload barricades from trucks to distribute along the race course
+ Organize and set up the start area and course for race day
+ Manage the race launch to smoothly send 50,000 runners in 95 waves onto the race course
An ideal candidate would have:
+ Ability to work well within a team of crew members
+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
+ Deductive reasoning and common sense skills
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
+ Able to multi-task
+ Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions