Intership Position : Project Coordinator Assistant

The Operations Department is looking for a trainee for 6 months to work across all the European Haute Route events with a primary responsibility for supporting all Internal Coordination missions. This role requires travel to national and international events.

Post Details

Key Responsibilities

The Haute Route Project Managers Assistant will be working across the following events:

  • Haute Route Crans-Montana 2023
  • Haute Route Pyrenees 2023
  • Haute Route Alps 2023
  • Haute Route Dolomites 2023
  • Haute Route Ventoux 2023

The role will encompass the following tasks:

  • Assist with the Internal Coordination for the different Haute Route: hotel bookings / rooming list production / car rentals / daily liaison with temporary staff (expenses, contracts, arrival, etc.).
  • Assist with the production of internal shared documents.
  • Assist with the preparation of presentations, staff roadbooks, printing,and postage.
  • Attend events to be on-site support to the event Project Coordinator.
  • Occasionally assist the Project Coordinator with some additional tasks related to the host venue relationship and local specificities.

Personal Specification

Skills and competencies

  • Applicants MUST have a University/School agreement such as “convention de stage” during the entire duration of the entire duration of the internship.
  • Fluent in French and English (verbal/written) preferred and ideally in Italian and/or Swiss German.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft programmesis essential and especially Excel (familiarity with Mac beneficial).
  • An interest in Outdoor Sports, especially cycling.
  • Excellent organizational skills and communication skills.
  • Ability to work alone autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to learn and source of proposals to improve processes.
  • Flexible approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to remain effective and calm whilst working under pressure.
  • A dedicated and enthusiastic approach.
  • Ability to work on-site at events throughout the contract.
  • Excellent database skills.
  • Driving Licence Mandatory.

What we offer

  • As an employee of The IRONMAN Group,you can expect to work with an ambitious and sport orientated company. You will work with a team in an international environment. Our focus is the organization of high-class sport events.•Internship duration: 6 months, from 24th April 2023to 20th October2023in Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Monthly allowance: 1000CHF (gross –before any deductions are taken for state and federal taxes, insurance, etc.).
  • Holidays: 10 working days for a 6-months internship.
  • Benefits: the full cost of a half card CFF card. The card entitles you to a 50% discount on all Swiss public transport (to qualify for a CFF card you must be living in Switzerland).
  • Office hours are between 9.00am and 6.00pm. During busy periods you may be expected to work evenings and weekends.
  • Travel, accommodation,and subsistence are covered for approved business travel, in line with current policies.

How to apply

Does this job description match your profile and your ideas?

Then we are looking forward to reviewing your application (coverletter, resume, references) in French or in English.Are you interested?

Please apply via email: [email protected]