Community Engagement and Government Affairs Coordinator

New York Road Runners•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

1+ years of relevant administrative work experience
Experience in customer service or front-facing interactions
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
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

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred not required

Responsibilities

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.
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).
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).
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.