Winterfest 5K Assistants

Our Opportunity:

Kick off the holiday season in true St. Louis style at the Winterfest 5K, returning for its sixth year at Gateway Arch National Park. The Winterfest 5K is the only official run/walk that goes through and supports Gateway Arch National Park's official nonprofit conservancy, giving runners a chance to experience the Arch grounds like never before. Directly after the race, our seven-week long Winterfest celebration will kick off in Kiener Plaza with ice skating, s'mores stations, heated igloos, and so much more.

All ages and experience levels are welcome at the 5K. For those who prefer a lighter pace, a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk that loops around the Gateway Arch is also available. Participants will receive a commemorative medal and t-shirt, and winners will receive additional special prizes.

Volunteer roles:

• Setting up and tearing down event
• Help distribute 5K packets
• Assisting staff with runner check-in and swag pick-up
• Handing out medals and balloons to runners at the end of the race
• Providing directions along the race route
• Leading the 1-mile Kids Fun Run

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• A desire to interact with the public
• Enthusiasm, friendliness, and a positive attitude
• Respect for confidentiality of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s volunteers, partners, members, and donors
• Willingness to take initiative, and voice ideas

Requirements:

• Submit to a background check
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand cool winter temperatures for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to twenty-five (25) pounds

Commitment: Winterfest 5K- Registration, 5K Medals, and Awards: 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Location:

Kiener Plaza located at 500 Chestnut St. St. Louis, MO 63101. A volunteer table will be set up for you to check in and receive instruction for the day.

Training and Supervision:

• Volunteers may attend orientation but are not required
• Training will be onsite upon arrival for the event

Volunteer Perks:

• Contribute to a national monument, Gateway Arch National Park!
• Annual volunteer recognition event
• Free parking if needed during volunteer hours

Next Steps:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the Volunteer Manager at grace.teofilo@archpark.org or (314) 881-8881 to schedule an interview.

Thank you for wanting to be a part of our team. We could not serve the community of St. Louis without you!

About Gateway Arch Park Foundation

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that the Gateway Arch, it’s grounds, neighboring public space, and attractions are a vital, active, and welcoming, well-supported resource to the community and nation for generations to come. The Foundation is part of an alliance that helps meet this mission, which includes the National Park Service, Bi-State Development, Great Rivers Greenway, Jefferson National Parks Association, and the City of St. Louis. For more information, visit www.ArchPark.org.