Matterhorn Cervino Speed Opening / Audi FIS Ski World Cup

OUR VOLUNTEERS: THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR BEHIND A SUCCESSFUL EVENT

The most important factor for successful Matterhorn Cervino World Cup Races are the people behind the event, the people who are responsible for organizing and running these unique World Cup races. For this reason, we are looking for committed people who will actively contribute to the success of this unique ski race and thus help to write skiing history.

The basis of the staff is formed by volunteers who carry out a wide range of work at the Matterhorn Cervino World Cup Races. Their motivation comes from supporting a unique cause, making an important contribution to the success of the event and being part of the «Gran Becca» family.

Official volunteer supplier

OVERVIEW OF TASKS FOR VOLUNTEERS

The following activities are examples of tasks and give you an idea of the work you can expect as a volunteer at the event. Please, notice that we cannot guarantee you the desired department. Thank you for your understanding.

SLOPE

SLOPE OVERVIEW

You'll be part of the Slope Team, working all day on the glacier, with your skis strapped on and up close to the action on the Gran Becca race slope.

Steep and icy slope! For safety reasons your skiing skills will be tested in advance. If your skills are not 100% sufficient to complete a task on the race slope, you will be assigned to another activity (within the slope team).

IMPORTANT: Your assignment will ideally last from Monday-Sunday (14 days) or from Monday-Sunday (during the first and/or second week of racing).

The Race Director and his team will give you a detailed briefing in advance.

The following sectors are part of the "Slope" team:

SAFETY CONCEPT & EQUIPMENT SLOPE

(setup and dismantling, branding, maintenance of the slope)

You are responsible for the setup/dismantling of the equipment on the slope (nets, safety equipment) and take care of ensuring proper maintenance of the slope (gates in perfect condition) and other maintenance work. You install sponsor banners and other advertising material on and next to the slope. This must be checked daily and removed after the race.

What do we expect from you?

Preferred work period 06.11. - 19.11.2023 Monday -Sunday (14 days)
06.11. - 12.11.2023 Monday - Sunday (1st week)
13.11. - 19.11.2023 Monday - Sunday (2nd week)
You have a very good skiing level (no snowboarding)
Your skis are in perfect condition and prepared for steep & icy slopes (length of skis does not matter)
You are in very good physical condition and feel ready to perform rigorous work at over 3'000m.a.s.l.
You have experience on race slopes, of preference but not mandatory
You speak at least two of the given languages fluently: German, English, Italan, French

SLIDER

As a slider you are on the slope all day long. Your job is to keep the slope in good condition by removing the accumulated snow or smoothing the holes and making the track passable for the athletes. Small groups will be formed to constantly groom the slope separately.

Steep and icy slope! For safety reasons, your skiing skills will be tested in advance. If you are not 100% suitable for this task, you will be assigned to another activity.

The same requirements apply to the "Picassos", the colour team.

What do we expect from you?

Preferred assignment period 06.11. - 19.11.2023 Monday - Sunday (14 days)
06.11. - 12.11.2023 Monday - Sunday (1st week)
13.11. - 19.11.2023 Monday - Sunday (2nd week)
You are in a very good physical condition and feel confident to work all day at over 3'000m.a.s.l. on the FIS prepared race course.
You have an excellent skiing level (no snowboarding)
Your skis are in perfect condition and prepared for steep & icy slopes (length of skis does not matter.)
You already have several years of experience as a slider / other slope operations, advantageous but not mandatory
You speak at least two of the given languages fluently: German, English, Italan, French

ACCESS CONTROL RACE COURSE

You will stand at the access points to the race course during the races and training sessions and make sure that only authorized persons enter the track. Wrong persons on the track can be life-threatening for the drivers!

What do we expect from you?

Preferred work period 06.11. - 19.11.2023 Monday - Sunday (14 days)
06.11. - 12.11.2023 Monday - Sunday (1st week)
13.11. - 19.11.2023 Monday - Sunday (2nd week)
You have a good skiing level (no snowboarding)
Your skis are in perfect condition and prepared for steep & icy slopes (length of skis doesn't matter.)
You are in very good physical condition and feel prepared to perform rigorous work at over 3,000m.a.s.l.
You have experience on race slopes, not mandatory.
You speak at least two of the given languages fluently: German, English, Italan, French

MEDIA

MEDIA OVERVIEW

The Media Team needs your support in several fields. You have to be open, communicative and articulate, like to get in touch with people, know how to conduct interviews, have an affinity for social media, already have experience in the World Cup circus, be a good skier yourself and be familiar with either Zermatt and/or Cervinia and the ski area.

IMPORTANT: Your engagement will last at least from Tuesday to Sunday (5 days), during the first and/or second race week.

The Media Chef will give you a detailed briefing in advance.

The following fields belong to the Media sector:

ONLINE EDITORIAL TEAM (FINISH AREA)

Description / requirement:

Experience in communication (professional) mandatory
Either as a media spokesperson, marketing communications, experience in the media team at other World Cup events
Experience in translation
Excellent writing skills, experience in copywriting
You are familiar with the process of World Cup races. You are familiar with the World Cup circus.
You are stress resistant and can work under pressure.
Fluent in DE, FR, IT, EN (ideally you are fluent in all four languages, at least two of them must be fluent)
Good skiing level is preferable, but not mandatory. The finish area is at 2,800m, which you can reach either by ski or cable car.

INFODESK/ MEDIA HOTLINE/ SUPPORT SUB MEDIA CENTER

Description / requirement:

You are the first contact person for journalists and receive their inquiries.
You have experience with journalists
Fluent in DE, FR, IT, EN (ideally you are fluent in all four languages, at least two of them must be fluent for you to be able to provide information)
Friendly, obliging character
You are helpful

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA ZERMATT / CERVINIA

Description / requirement:

Local knowledge of the village of Zermatt/ Cervinia
Experience in social media mandatory
You know the different channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok etc.) and know what a post, a story or a reel is
Open, communicative, outgoing
You are creative and like to bring in new, own ideas

SOCIAL MEDIA FINISH AREA (MOUNTAIN)

Description / requirement:

Good skiing level (you will be on the ski slope and in the finish area)
Good physical condition (the race course and the finish are between 3'800m and 2'920m)
Experience in social media mandatory
You know the different channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok etc.) and know what a post, a story or a reel is
Open, communicative, outgoing
You are creative and like to bring in new, own ideas

GENERAL SUPPORT

Description / requirement:

You are an all-rounder and support the media team in different tasks before and during the World Cup races.
You are social media affine and know the different channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok etc.).
Fluent in DE, FR, IT, EN (ideally you know all four languages, at least two of them must be fluent)
Good skiing level (you might be assigned to the media team on the slopes / finish area)

STAFF OFFICE

Accreditation and Info

You support the accreditation and the info point for the volunteers and are their contact person. You welcome them and provide them with their items (jackets, ski tickets, accreditation, food...) and all necessary information.

Skills required: You need to be a helpful and communicative person, who is flexible and remains calm even in hectic times. Besides, you are familiar with the region, the village, the ski area, and with the Ski World Cup in general.

Catering

Flying catering

RACE OFFICE & ACCOMMODATION OFFICE

Race office, team leader meeting

The race office is the first contact point for the teams. You are the contact person for the team leaders of the different ski nations and help them with any organizational questions regarding the team accommodation, the race or when the athletes or support staff have problems or requests.

Skills required: You need to be a helpful, flexible and calm. You have good language skills in English, Italian, French and German

Accreditation

Accommodation

CEREMONIES & EVENTS (ZERMATT / CERVINIA)

Race office, team leader meeting

The race office is the first contact point for the teams. You are the contact person for the team leaders of the different ski nations and help them with any organizational questions regarding the team accommodation, the race or when the athletes or support staff have problems or requests.

Skills required: You need to be a helpful, flexible and calm. You have good language skills in English, Italian, French and German

Accreditation

Accommodation

LOGISTICS & INFRASTRUCTURE

Environment/Disposal

Material storage

The race organization works with a large amount of material, which is used on the slope and in the finish area. You have to store the material in a clean and logical way and to coordinate the distribution and return of it.

Skills required: you are motivated and enjoy physical activity.

Transportation / Dispatcher

During the competitions there will be a shuttle service for the spectators, VIPs and for the volunteers. In addition, material must be transported to and from the finish.

Skills required: you need a driving license and if possible. We also need volunteers in the transport centre who work as “dispatcher” who receives transport requests and informs the drivers. Skills required: Knowledge of several languages and friendly attitude are required.

Parking crew (Only for Cervinia)

To facilitate travel, visitor vehicles can be parked in certain authorized areas. You have to give directions to the drivers of where to pass and park.

Skills required: Since you will be standing all day, you should be in good physical condition for this task and of course friendly to the visitors.