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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 Specialist will support corporate and charity partner relations, race sponsorship execution, and seasonal department initiatives. The Specialist, Strategic Partnerships reports to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and assists in driving awareness for partner objectives in all aspects of planning. This Specialist will work collaboratively with other departments in the organization and requires multi-tasking, good and decisive judgment, patience, 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 Specialist will play an essential role managing a partner portfolio and will help to execute partner activations in a variety of events and programs. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, has experience executing sponsorships/live events, understands the principles of client service, and thrives in a collaborative 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.

Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):

+ Responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of assigned accounts and projects, adding value and ensuring the partner is getting best results from the sponsorship

+ Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional departments to ensure sponsorship deal points are executed on time

+ Organize and lead planning meetings effectively showcasing presentation skills

+ Demonstrate effective decision-making, critical thinking and proactivity to meet deadlines

+ Manage professional communication with partners and vendors

+ Support Director in Marquee race logistics planning

+ Lead for Weekly race staffing and logistics and internal cross-functional meetings

+ Facilitate special projects for partners and departmental initiatives

+ Provide support to Strategic Partnerships team for seasonal projects throughout the year

+ Attend partner events and sponsored races, oversee execution, and represent NYRR with partners

+ Effectively multi-task and handle wide-variety of responsibilities, both client-facing and administrative

+ Delegate and distribute tasks and responsibilities appropriately

+ Assist in compiling event recaps and showing casing ROI through asset deliverables and research

Job Requirements:

Experience:

+ This role is ideal for a manager who can expertly oversee a robust portfolio of brands and has had client relationship experience

+ 3+ years of work experience in account management or sponsorships, which may include agency, brand team or integrated marketing agency

+ Live events or meetings production/hospitality experience

+ 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

Education & Certifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Sports Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or related field, or three years of related experience preferred

Skills and Attributes:

+ Knowledge of sports industry/property structure preferred but not required

+ 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

+ Sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability

+ 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

Other Requirements:

+ Comfortable communicating with large groups of people and working in a live event capacity

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to lift 10-15 lbs.

+ Ability to work outdoors for long-periods of time (standing and/or sitting) at events

Salary: 72k

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