DOME: Race-show Studio & Cinema PURPOSE OF POSITION

POSITION: Dome Operator
DEPARTMENT: Volvo Ocean Race Experience
AREA: DOME: Race-show Studio & Cinema
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The purpose of this position is to ensure that people have a
good experience while visiting the Dome, Race-show Studio or Cinema, and keeping the
public flow efficient and safe.
EXPECTATIONS AND LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Sailing experience and interest in all aspects of the Volvo Ocean 65 one-design boat,
to explain the visitors all interesting details of the cross section (script will be
provided)
 Managing the queue (the entrance and exit flow)
 Ensuring people are seated in an efficient way before the race-show or movie starts
Providing information
 Keeping the place tidy and clean (no food and drinks are allowed inside)
 Make sure that there will be no damages to the exhibition elements and equipment
During bump-in and bump-out some unpacking and packing tasks will be required
 Explanation in local language emergency procedures before the race-show or movie
starts Keeping and eye on the public during the show for safety matters
 Ensuring priority access for all accredited media.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: This role will require standing for an extended period of time
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
 Sailing knowledge and understanding Languages are very desirable
 Social skills (outgoing and enthusiastic) Polite and professional
 Service-minded
 Helpful and positive
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING: Training will be given 1 day before the opening of the Race
Village and each day the local volunteer manager will explain the daily tasks. Ideal would be if
the same volunteers manage these experience element. (Now has moved to May 2nd or May
3rd)
BENEFITS:
 To have the opportunity to work with an international team
 Learn about event organization and also learn about the Volvo Ocean Race
Reference for future work opportunities
 Running one of the main attractions of the Race Village
CHALLENGES/POSSIBLE FUSTRATIONS:
 Queue control may be difficult to handle at some points Inside, you will need
to manage that the flows keeps going
 Be patient enough to repeat the same message many times a day with a smile
SATISFACTIONS: Helping the Volvo Ocean Race team to smoothly operate and reach success
on the delivery of the event
SUPERVISION: Local volunteer manager will be on site to give you all the support you may
need
AUTHORITY/DECISION MAKING: You need to take responsibility on keeping the
attraction running smoothly and ensuring that people have a very good experience. Keep
track of the programmed times for the Race-show Studio and Cinema
SUPPORTING POLICIES: Waiver Signature
WORKING CONDITIONS: In and Outdoors