Job Description

Description

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 & Runner Products Department consists of the Strategic Partnerships team, the Runner Products and Services team, and Professional Athlete Group.   

The Strategic Partnerships team is responsible for developing revenue-generating partnerships from corporate and community-based organizations and managing those relationships. Partnerships vary from year-round engagement to specific races and events. They work closely with all of NYRR’s departments to develop programs that maximize revenue opportunities and ensure NYRR‘s partners’ objectives are being met. Our Licensing & Merchandising provides merchandising services, including staff clothing, weekly race premiums, and premiums for programs.   

The Runner Products and Services team supports the training, racing and community experience of our runners⁠—through classes, seminars, and customized training programs, and tailored customer service. TheRunner Services team is the information source for our runners, serving for a conduit of information and an advocate for NYRR's runner-first philosophy both online and at the NYRR RUNCENTER. Our NYRR RUNCENTER also offers programming and serves as a hub of resources for our runners year-round. NYRR’s Charity Programs include more than 500 Official Charity Partners whose runners raise over $40 million annually. NYRR’s ITO Program operates in 100+ countries, and across six continents, and brings more than 15,000 international runners across the finish line at the TCS NYC Marathon.   

The Professional Athlete group (PAG) develops and oversees programming related to the participation of professional and elite athletes, including wheelchair athletes, in NYRR events and initiatives, working closely with athletes, agents, coaches and federations while developing and implementing the recruiting strategy for professional athletes to compete in NYRR events.  

About the Position

The Pro Athlete Support role will report to the Director of Professional Athletes and will support important departmental initiatives including athlete payments, professional athlete hospitality and race operations. 

Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):

• Athlete Payment Management:
• Create payment models for 15-20 races per year
• Verify athlete payment eligibility
• Collect appropriate forms
• Generate payment requests for approval
• Track payments from creation until completion
• Work closely with NYRR’s accounts payable team
• Pro Athlete Race/Hospitality Operations:
• Maintain inventory of department assets
• Organize deliverables for Pro Athlete Hospitality operation in hotel and on site at NYRR events
• Place sponsor product orders and coordinate delivery with appropriate NYRR departments
• Support move-in and move-out of race weekend hotel hospitality space
• Support the race week pro athlete hotel operation for each pro athlete event
• Support the travel purchase/ticketing of pro athletes for NYRR events
• Assist with award distribution
• TCS New York City Marathon
• Oversee the Pro Athlete Finish Tent hospitality operation for the TCS New York City Marathon
• Manage team accreditation needs
• Manage sub-elite operation for TCS New York City Marathon -main point of contact for sub-elites, track athlete communication, identify eligible athletes, maintain participant list, responsible for sending out important race week/day logistics

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• 3+ years work experience (event production, hospitality experience preferred)

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Skills and Attributes:

• Highly collaborative and team player committed to NYRR’s mission
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate processes and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and remain flexible
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of budgeting and financial reporting
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings and weeks, especially during peak periods
• Ability to meet and perform under tight deadlines, think clearly under pressure, and exercise good judgement
• Ability to speak another language preferred but not required
• Knowledge of the New York City running community and run clubs  
• Familiar with NYC communities across all five boroughs  
• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings  
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion  

Other Requirements:

• Interest in professional running stronglypreferredbut not required
• Required to work the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, Brooklyn Half Marathon, Mastercard Mini 10K, 5th Avenue Mile, the Abbot Dash 5K, and the TCS NYC Marathon.

Salary: $30/Hour

NYRR requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption. 

New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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