Community Engagement and Government

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 vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.

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

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New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Department

The Public Affairs Department consists of NYRR’s Media and Public Relations, Government Relations and Community Engagement teams. Media and Public Relations share the stories of NYRR participants, events, and programs to drive awareness to NYRR’s organization and mission, while also enhancing and protecting the company’s reputation. Government Relations & Community Engagement manages NYRR's relationships with local and state elected officials, and governmental agencies, as well as its relationships with community stakeholders, from our runners and clubs to like-minded organizations. Overall, representing NYRR's interests, Public Affairs serves as a centralized bridge and internal partner for the organization and governmental and community partners.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Government Affairs & Community Engagement, the lead is specifically responsible for NYRR’s day-to-day relationships and engagement with running teams, clubs, and crews across New York City. The successful candidate will establish and grow relationships with these groups, increasing opportunities of engagement with NYRR races, programs, and other events. This role will help build NYRR’s visibility and impact with the local running community. Based on strategy informed by the Chief of Communications and Community and developed with the Director, the Lead will design and implement a comprehensive community outreach and engagement plan for local run clubs, deepening the organization’s engagement with runners. This position will serve as the primary contact point for the running club community and represent NYRR at Club Council meetings and events. 

Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):

• Engagement – responsible for writing, editing, and distributing, in concert with senior departmental staff, organizational communiques and briefs including, but not limited to, those for runners, community organizations, city agencies, elected officials (e.g. advisories, promotions, event notifications, meeting transcriptions, runner/customer service) et al.

• Research – conduct research on behalf of the organization related to elected officials and community groups to inform the organization of key issues and pertinent information that could impact organizational work (e.g. contact lists, community needs et al).

• Races and Events – represent and support the organization and department in preparation for and during key public-facing events including races, as well as internal, runner-facing events (e.g., TCS New York City Marathon, Club Council, et al).

• Programming – work with cross functioning internal groups to coordinate department-managed organizational programming that includes in-kind donations and Race Free and other comped race entry programs.

• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• 1+ years of relevant administrative work experience

• Experience in customer service or front-facing interactions

Education & Certifications: 

• College degree preferred not required  

Skills and Attributes : 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) 

• Solution oriented 

• Ability to run reports and understand data  

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines  

• Team focused and able to relate to and work with diverse populations  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Familiar with NYC communities across all five boroughs

• Strong attention to detail

• Operate on a hybrid schedule, with two days per week in the NYRR office in NYC

Other Requirements: 

• Required to work races including but not limited to United Airlines NYC Half, RBC Brooklyn Half, and the TCS New York City Marathon. 

• Required to visit/attend run club runs/events 

Salary: $58,500/per year (Overtime Eligible)