What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bishop Craggin’ Classic Lead Event Coordinator position at The American Alpine Club?
Bishop Craggin’ Classic Event Contractor
at The American Alpine Club
Reports To: Events Manager
Classification: Contractor
Location: Bishop, CA (or driving distance)
Time commitment: This is highly flexible and variable to each person. The time commitment ramps
up as the event approaches with this rough breakdown:
- Spring: <5 hrs/week
- Summer: 4-8 hrs/week
- Fall: 10 hrs/week
- Event weekend: On site Thursday - Sunday
Pay Range: $4,400-5,600
Bishop Craggin’ Classic Event Contractor Job Summary
The AAC is searching for an excellent Craggin’ Classic Series (CCS) event contractor for the
Bishop, CA Craggin’ Classic. Event contractors work with the AAC to develop, implement,
and coordinate individual Craggin’ Classic events which champion community, competency,
and conservation as well as carry the mission, vision and core values of the AAC.
Event Contractors will work with an Assistant Event Contractor and together are
responsible for the event planning and execution, local marketing, participant experience,
and overall success of the event from conception to clean up. The team is responsible for
creating events that provide an environment of inclusion and extraordinary guest
experience.
As the Event Contractor, you will:
Planning:
• Coordinate with the Events Manager and Assistant Event Contractor to establish goals
- Scout and book venue locations
- Secure food and entertainment
- Hire / rent and manage audio / video needs
- Coordinate with the AAC’s Corporate Partners, event sponsors and vendors to achieve
- Obtain necessary permits
Marketing:
- Thoroughly market the event regionally according to established AAC marketing
- Promote the event via local social media channels
- Maintain a positive working relationship with event neighbors and local
- Promote the CCS within the local and neighboring communities
• Manage basic event accounting
- Organize and manage a volunteer team
- Secure additional local sponsors and event partners as possible
- Orchestrate and implement a local stewardship project as part of the event
- Additional duties as assigned by the Event Manager
You are a strong fit for this role if you:
- Believe in the AAC vision and mission
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Are an involved member of the local climbing community
- Minimum of 1 year experience with event production and management
- Experience with volunteer management
- An acute attention to detail
- An excellent demeanor and the ability to represent the AAC in a professional manner at
- Competency with Microsoft Office, Google Suites, Squarespace, and Mailchimp
- Creative sense of fun
- Experience with InDesign, Adobe Suites, CRM platforms a bonus
Reporting Relationship
The Event Coordinator will report to the Events Manager, Karyn Perdue. The Event Coordinator is a
member of the Advancement Team and collaborates with the entire American Alpine Club staff to
plan and execute successful community events.
How to Apply
All who love the AAC mission are encouraged to apply, including people of color and Black,
Indigenous, transgender and non-binary people.
Please email your resume and cover letter to hmcdowell@americanalpineclub.org. Use “Bishop
Event Contractor – [Your Last Name]” as the subject line – no phone calls, please. Only potential
interviewees will be contacted. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
The AAC is an equal opportunity employer. Your gender, religion, sex life, skin color, first language, and
size and ability of your body do not factor into employment decisions here. Neither do your friends in high
places. If you love our mission and are good at what you do, come as you are.
About the AAC
Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club (AAC) envisions a united community of competent
climbers and healthy climbing landscapes. For more than a century, the AAC has built relationships
with conservation-minded organizations and government agencies, funded and documented some
of the world’s most significant climbs—including historic expeditions to K2 (1938, ‘39 and ‘53), the
first ascent of Hidden Peak (‘58), the first American summit of Mount Everest (‘63), and Antarctica’s
Mount Vinson (‘66)—and connected climbers from a variety of backgrounds.