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New York Road Runners Youth & Community Events Support (Part-time) 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.
About the Department
The Community Impact Department encompasses our Youth Programs, Community Programs and Youth Events. NYRR is one of the largest non-profit providers of youth and community fitness programming in New York City (with a growing national/international footprint). The Youth Program team develops, administers, and supports an evolving portfolio of youth running programs and resources used by schools, community centers, and families throughout New York City and nationwide. NYRR's flagship youth program, Rising New York Road Runners, brings the benefits of physical activity to various sites to help children develop the ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. The Community Program team develops, administers, and supports a comprehensive portfolio of programs including our renowned NYRR Striders walking/fitness program for older adults, our NYRR Open Run platform that provides free running and walking racing, and community-building opportunities in parks across the city, and bespoke programs such as NYRR Run for the Future and Youth Ambassadors that provide deep engagement and lifelong skills such as running techniques and public speaking. The Youth Events team oversees the development and execution of over 35 Rising NYRR events per year, including events associated with our Five-Borough Series and the TCS New York City Marathon, each serving 100-1000 or more participants, and the support of other youth and community-based efforts.
About the Position
The core responsibility of this position is to provide onsite logistics assistance to more than 50 youth and community events per year, each serving 100-2,500 or more participants.
Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):
Perform specific operational duties, as assigned, at each event. Duties may include start, course, finish setup/breakdown, t-shirt, ribbon, or water distribution, officials’ support, bib pickup, family reunion, results, and crowd management.
Support youth activities based of the Rising New York Road Runners philosophy (training will be provided) at youth and community events.
Attend virtual and in-person meetings throughout the year to understand the operations of our youth and community events.
Help with the set-up and breakdown of the event.
Skills and Attributes:
Ability to follow directions and execute them properly
Ability to lift and move event equipment as needed
Initiative to work independently while simultaneously maintaining a team focus
Ability to relate to and work with diverse populations is essential
Heart, humor and a commitment to our organizational mission and vision
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Experience in running at any level, including recreational, is preferred
Other Requirements:
Travel frequently to various locations throughout NYC on day of events
Work several weekend days throughout the year with early morning start times and/or several weekday early mornings from March-June, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 25lbs.
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Hourly Rate: $22.00
NYRR requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption .