Event Operations Intern (Summer 2025) Burnaby, BC

Canada Running Series; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 33,480 - 39,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff gear from event sponsors

Mentorship from industry professionals

Access to major races and brand partnerships

Job summary

A leading event organization in Canada seeks an Event Operations Intern for the summer. This internship offers hands-on experience in planning and executing large-scale running events. Responsibilities include supporting event logistics, customer service, and working with suppliers and volunteers. Ideal candidates are passionate about sports, detail-oriented, and proficient with office tools. This role is based in Toronto, with a competitive wage of $3000-3500/month, and requires Canadian citizenship.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for live events, sports, and community experiences.
• Need strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support event logistics and planning, including course setup.
• Respond to customer service inquiries.
• Assist with supplier and sponsor management.

Skills

Passion for live events

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Initiative

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Job description

About Canada Running Series
With offices in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada Running Series (CRS) is Canada’s premier running event organization, producing world‑class races that are built on the twin pillars of organization and innovation. We are passionately committed to building community through running by creating events that welcome everyone from Olympians to healthy lifestyle enthusiasts to charity runners.

Our Vancouver team proudly delivers the Vancouver Half Marathon, lululemon SeaWheeze, and the Under Armour Eastside 10K, among other exciting projects.

We are seeking an Event Operations Intern to join our team for the summer and gain hands‑on experience in the planning and execution of large‑scale running events. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, organized, and energetic individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support event logistics and planning, including equipment management, course setup, and venue layouts.
• Respond to customer service inquiries.
• Develop and refine operational documentation.
• Assist with supplier and sponsor management.
• Help recruit, organize, and communicate with volunteers.
• Contribute to pre‑race and post‑race operations (inventory management, warehouse preparation, kit assembly, etc.).
• Participate in on‑site event execution, including volunteer coordination, venue operations, crew management, and more.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the team as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Passion for live events, sports, and community experiences.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and contribute to both office and on‑site work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace tools.
• A valid driver’s license is an asset (but not required).
• Canadian Citizenship is required to be eligible for the internship program.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in event production, logistics, and operations.
• Mentorship from industry professionals who execute Canada’s largest running events.
• Behind‑the‑scenes access to major races and brand partnerships.
• Fun perks such as staff gear from event sponsors (Asics, lululemon, Under Armour, and more), and involvement in the local running community.

Details

• Location: CRS Office in Burnaby – with offsite days for events, site‑visits, etc.
• The team works from home 2 to 3 days per week.
• Duration: Early May to late August 2025 (exact dates flexible).
• Hours: Full‑time, with some weekend and early‑morning work around event days. Time in lieu provided for event days.
• Compensation: Competitive monthly wage (between $3000-3500/month), dependent on experience and funding grant application.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and short cover letter (telling us why you're excited about this opportunity) here, on Collage, our official job application platform.

In your cover letter, give us one idea or piece of feedback that we can use to improve our events (any of them), our marketing, our website, or anything else that we do as a company. We like creativity!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.