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Manager Medal Ceremony (m/f/d)

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Become part of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Organising Committee (OC) team and help us to create an unforgettable FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES.
 
SUMMER CUM LAUDE*
A summer with distinction.
 
In 2025, the world will come to the Rhine and Ruhr region to celebrate sport, science and culture. Up to 8,500 athletes and officials from around 150 nations will compete in six cities for 12 days - in 18 different sports. Standards are set here - where the densest university landscape in Europe meets the most sports clubs in Germany, in one exceptionally sport-loving region. 
 
In short:
The perfect place for the FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES!
And the perfect place for you.
 
To strengthen our team, we are looking for the period from 13. to 27. July 2025 for a
 
Manager Medal Ceremony (m/f/d)
 
In freelance work (fee-for-service contract) for the implementing company of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games
temporary contract from 13.07. to 27.07.2025
 
The position is located within the Event Presentation (EVP) department. As a Medal Ceremony Manager (m/f/d), you are responsible for managing Medal Ceremony processes and the Medal Ceremony team during the event to ensure a smooth awarding of medals and gifts to winning student-athletes. The exact date and location of deployment varies for each sport. 
 
We are hiring for the following locations and sports:
  • Bochum: 3x3 Basketball, 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball, Athletics
  • Duisburg: Beach Volleyball, Rowing, Water Polo
  • Essen: Archery, Aartistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Fencing, Judo, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, 
  • Mülheim: Badminton
  • Berlin: Diving, Swimming, Volleyball

Specifically, your area of responsibility will focus on the following tasks:

  • Act as the primary contact for Medal Ceremonies at the venue level
  • Manage and coordinate the Medal Ceremony Volunteers on your team
  • Lead all necessary Medal Ceremony training and rehearsals prior to ceremonies
  • Plan and oversee all back of house preparation for Medal Ceremonies, including resource supply (medals, gifts, trays, etc.), scheduled presenters, protocol adherence, volunteer shifts, etc.
  • Execute Medal Ceremonies, working closely with the Venue Producer to follow their cues 
  • Work closely with the Medal Ceremony Cluster Manager and various Functional Area managers to resolve issues that arise and ensure requirements are met

Ideally you have the following skills and knowledge:

  • Experience working as a Medal or Award Ceremony Manager, with a specific focus on sport events and protocol
  • Strong leadership and the ability to manage and work well with a team, ideally with experience managing volunteers
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience working with intercoms and radios
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well in a dynamic environment
  • Good understanding of the challenges of live production
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Working proficiency of English required, ideally German as well
  • Experience and knowledge of RR2025 sports is a bonus

Besides a unique team & great emotions, we offer: 

  • An exciting and high-impact job at Europe’s largest multi-sport event in 2025
  • An amazing team of sport presentation professionals to work with
  • Onboarding and rehearsals to get you ready to roll
  • Catering, uniform, and accommodation and travel budget (as needed) provided
 
The work is compensated with a project fee based on the period of competition and rehearsal days, the demands of the sport, and the experience and skill you bring.
 
We are more than just an ordinary major sporting event. That's why we want you in your uniqueness, just as you are, with all your facets. With us, everyone can be who they want to be and who they are.   
 
We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. As an implementing agency, we strive to specifically promote women for management positions. Therefore, women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Then we should get to know each other!
 
Please send us your application documents (CV & letter of motivation) stating your availability between 13 and 27 July 2025 and you preferred city and sports by 28.02.2025 via our application tool. For technical and organizational inquiries, you can reach us by email at careers@rhineruhr2025.com.
 
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