Events and Operations Assistant

Job Description:

Summer Events & Operations Assistant

Salary: $20/h
Hours per week: 35 hours/week
Duration: 15 weeks

• Start May 18, 2026
• End Aug 31, 2026

Summary of the role:

Working with the Program Director and other staff, the Operations Assistant will play an important role in supporting the delivery of Cycling PEI’s many summer events and programs.

This position is for 35 hours/week, for up to 15 weeks, and requires the ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends when activities are taking place.

Location of work:

This position will require the employee to be on-site at events and activities. At other times, the employee has the option of performing most work from home and/or from the Cycling PEI office located at 40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown.

The employee will meet regularly with the Program Director for work instruction, feedback, support and mentorship.

Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Supporting the planning, preparation and execution of competitive and recreational cycling events and programs
• Supporting organizing efforts for large-scale events like the Brookvale Canada Cup and the PEI Gran Fondo
• Taking a hands-on supporting instructor role (training provided) in child-oriented cycling programs like HopOn and our Push Bike Learn-to-Ride program
• Performing administrative tasks in relation to these and other Cycling PEI initiatives

Role requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and/or reliable access to vehicle transportation to get to race and activity locations (mileage is reimbursed)
• 18-29 years old and enrolled in school full-time in the current school year, with the intention to return to school full-time in the fall
• Reliable, well-organized and with good time management skills
• An ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with athletes, coaches and parents
• Facility with computer-based technologies (eg. Google Docs, email, online registration and race timing systems, etc)
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo Cycling PEI’s SafeSport screening policy, including obtaining a Criminal Background Check.

The following will be considered as assets:

• Prior experience and/or experience with sport and recreation
• Prior experience with project or event management, volunteer coordination or similar organizing roles

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