Activities Coordinator

Come drive the stoke at HI Whistler Whether it’s for summer, winter - or both - you’ll have a bunch of friends to explore all of what our adventure mountain community has to offer. Whether you are a mountain newbie or a mountain shredder, you’ll find like-minded teammates with whom you will create lifelong memories at our hostel. With discounts on ski passes, deals on adventure activities, super-subsidized housing, and a plethora of outdoor adventures, HI Whistler can be your basecamp for launching all of this. We work hard, but make it look easy with our relaxed atmosphere, and we offer shifts that help you make the most of your time with us. You’ve heard about how great Whistler is, now come and see for yourself

**What's** in it for you**
- Get the best value on staff accommodation: $7-10 per night in an onsite shared staff accommodation.
- Have fun with a tight-knit group of colleagues with a passion for travel.
- The most affordable housing option in town
- Free laundry, Wi-Fi, and access to sports gear and staff bikes
- A laid-back, casual work culture.
- 40% off food at our onsite café
- Tons of opportunities to experience our destination on your time off as you become a local expert—free and discounted activities, free hostel stays within the HI Canada network and more.
- Being part of a not-for-profit organization that embraces sustainable tourism and a passion for hostelling.
- Room for growth and discovery Many of our leaders started out on the front lines, and we’re eager to promote from within and provide opportunities to try out different roles.

**What you will be doing**
Our full-time Activities Coordinator (AC) looks after our guest experience as well as our staff experience. You are responsible for the atmosphere and overall vibe of the hostel

It’s a demanding position that requires a unique set of skills.

You will be organizing activities and events in our hostel, bringing guests to events or bar hopping around the village, so enjoying late-night socializing in a bar is a must - you can expect to be planning events, fulfilling host duties, and making new friends on a daily basis.

There's more, though - you will be developing partnerships with local businesses, managing the social media pages for our property, even taking guests out for myriad events, bike rides, or hikes in our beautiful surroundings It's all in a day's work for this very fast-paced but unique, fun, and social job.

On top of looking after our guests, the AC organizes staff activities, staff BBQs, and staff days.

**What we look for**
- We are looking for a fun, outgoing, and charismatic individual who is not afraid of a challenge and is keen to become the best activities coordinator imaginable

Ideally, you have previous experience in event management, some bar experience, and great public speaking abilities. You are also competent with video editing tools, making reels, and have a knack for great content.

The role of an Activities Coordinator is dynamic and involves planning, organizing, and executing various activities to enhance the overall well-being and engagement of individuals or groups.

**Join our community**
If everything you read above got you excited, you'll be a great fit for our team. Whether you're on a working holiday and this will be a short stop on a longer trip, or you're looking to stay connected to the hostel lifestyle by working among travellers, this is the kind of place for you.

Our team is made up of people from all over the world who are bound by our shared desire to discover new places. You recognize that what draws you to Whistler is what draws our guests here, and you're committed to working with a team of like-minded people to share the best of Whistler and the accessibility of travel with the world.

Whether this is just a short stop on your backpacking journey, or you are looking to join a community of folks committed to travel, there is a spot for you at HI Whistler where you can belong.

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**About HI**
We love travelling. To us, travel isn’t just about going places, it’s also about meeting people, discovering cultures, eating new food and most of all, learning how people do things differently than we do back home.

We believe that through hostelling, we become more conscious about the world around us; and we can even make the world a better place. Our mission is to build a community of conscious travellers who share a greater understanding of people, places and cultures through our network of hostels and people.