October 17, 2008 – The Ride to Conquer Cancer is seeking qualified individuals to fill two positions. Are You Ready to make a difference in the fight to Conquer Cancer? We are excited to announce the expansion of “The Ride to Conquer Cancer” to your area! Be part of a highly respected organization that raises millions of dollars every year for cancer treatment, prevention, education and outreach services. The work environment is fun, fast-paced, and highly rewarding. If you are passionate about this cause and the work you do, one of the following positions is for you. The funds raised through this event are used locally in the ongoing quest to Conquer Cancer in our lifetime.

Orientation & Outreach Specialist
Our inaugural ride was hosted in Toronto (www.conquercancer.ca) and we are currently expanding this energizing event to your city. We are looking for a dynamic individual who will participate on our team in the role of Orientation/Outreach Specialist. This Role key to introducing people to our events in your local area! You will spend most of your time out in the community inspiring people to make a difference in the fight against cancer and register for our event.

Orientation/Outreach Specialist Description:
As the Orientations Specialist you will be the main presenter to an audience of people that have requested more information about the event. You will make a presentation, show a video, answer questions and inspire registrations. Your outreach responsibilities will include finding local events that you and or our volunteers can attend and spread the word about our event with the goal of increasing the number of participants to our events. The ideal candidate will have a passion to make a difference, the ability to connect with and inspire people, experience in public speaking, organized, energetic, fantastic communicator, and professional demeanor.

The role of Orientation/Outreach Specialist includes:
– Inspire registrations through face to face communications with people
– Find and book orientation locations
– Enter all registrations in the database on the date received
– Research events in local area and arrange outreach activities
– Work with volunteer coordinator to arrange help with outreach and orientation
– Contribute to a positive working environment
– Answer Inbound calls as needed
– Serve as Event Staff during event season
– Involves some days, evenings and weekends
– Must have transportation

Reporting Structure:
Daily activities of all positions in the office are coordinated by the Team Lead.

To Apply:
Send resumes and cover letter to careers@endcancer.ca

Please note in Subject: “Your City” – Orientation Specialist (Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, or Vancouver)

Team Participation Coach
Our Teams Participation Coach is the key to introducing our events to companies in your local area! You will use your relationship building and networking skills to create and maintain a database of companies willing to help us spread the word of our events to their employees! www.conquercancer.ca

Teams Participation Coach Description:
As the Teams Participation Coach you will be on the front lines conducting outbound calls to a variety of companies in the surrounding area of your event city. In this newly created position you will be instrumental in prospecting and building new relationships with companies. The goal is to register as many of the company’s employees in one of our events. The ideal candidate will have a passion to make a difference, a minimum of 1 year outbound telephone sales or account management experience, strategic thinker, highly organized, energetic, fantastic communicator, professional demeanor, enjoys being on the phone and will actively participate in making this new position a positive contributor to the growth and success of our events!

The role of the Teams Participation Coach includes:
– B to B outbound calling
– Inspire companies to help us spread the word of our event to their employees
– Development of new teams, either company sponsored or employee driven
– Increase number of on-site company orientations
– Assist with development of a prospect database
– Work with Team Captains to increase team size and maximize fundraising
– Contribute to a positive working environment
– Answer Inbound calls as needed
– Serve as Event Staff during event season

Reporting Structure:
Daily activities of all positions in the office are coordinated by the Team Lead.

To Apply:
Send resumes and cover letters to careers@endcancer.ca
Please note in Subject: “Your City” – Teams Coach (Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, or Vancouver)