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New York Road Runners Strategic Partnerships Coordinator in New York, New York
About NYRR
New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people, and has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire through running, aiming to empower people of all ages and abilities to improve their health and well-being through the power of running and fitness.
NYRR’s year-round offerings of races, community events, programs, and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know-how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR’s premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike, while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City. NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world.
Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more, please visit www.nyrr.org .
At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About the Department
The Strategic Partnerships team, part of the Strategic Partnerships and Runner Products Department, is responsible for generating and garnering corporate revenue, value and promotion for NYRR. The team seeks to match the needs of NYRR with that of partners’ and their various objectives. The partner portfolio is comprised of more than 20 brands including TCS, New Balance, United Airlines, Mastercard, Gatorade Endurance and Michelob Ultra.
About the Position
The Strategic Partnerships Coordinator will support corporate and charity partner relations, race sponsorship execution, and seasonal department initiatives. The position of Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships reports to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and assists in driving awareness for partner objectives in all aspects of planning. The Coordinator assists in all day-to-day operations of the department including fulfilling partner deliverables, budget tracking, credentialing, hospitality, race entry management and project recapping.
The Coordinator will work collaboratively with other departments in the organization and requires multi-tasking, good and decisive judgment, and a high level of professionalism. Key responsibilities are built upon the intersection of client strategy, NYRR brand strategy, and top-notch client service in a high-paced, fluid environment.
The position requires some work on evenings and weekends, to supervise partner-sponsored programs at the NYRR RUNCenter featuring the New Balance Run Hub and NYRR races. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, has experience executing sponsorships/live events, understands the principles of client service, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):
Support partner relations, managing variety of administrative tasks including: status call agendas, project plans, meeting notes and recaps
Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional departments to ensure sponsorship deal points are executed on time
Showcase effective decision-making, critical thinking and proactivity to meet deadlines
Showcase creativity and innovation in problem solving when issues or opportunities arise
Manage professional communication with partners and vendors
Attend partner events and sponsored races, oversee execution, and represent NYRR with partners Manage partner entries and invitation codes
Provide general support to Strategic Partnerships team for seasonal projects throughout the year
Adapt to feedback and instruction and apply learning to projects
Job Requirements:
Experience:
Experience executing special/live events
Proven experience in project management (planning, execution, and reporting)
Previous exposure to quantitative and qualitative research - not in leading, but knows what they are, and how they work
Project ownership
CRM experience is beneficial
Education & Certifications:
- Two or four-year degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field, or two years of related experience preferred
Skills and Attributes:
Strong project management skills focused on organization, time management, and planning
Ability to think strategically across multiple relationships and balance organizational and partner objectives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Confidence to ask questions, follow up in a timely fashion, and be proactive in taking initiative
Exhibit solution-oriented thinking, as well as excellent problem solving, innovation, and interpersonal skills
Collaboration skills
Energetic and positive attitude
Availability to work weekends and extended hours as needed
Strong Microsoft office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) required
Passion for NYRR’s mission
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors for long-periods of time (standing and/or sitting)
Salary: $50K
NYRR requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.