Event Business Operations Internship (Part-Time)

New York Road Runners • New York, NY

1d • $22

About The Position

The New York Road Runners Internship program is a paid, 21-week experience in which interns have the opportunity to learn from the best in the non-profit business. Interns will work collaboratively with professionals in their field of study and will have opportunities to network across the organization. The program will include professional development events and a chance to make a direct impact on the communities in New York City by working select events. Interns will receive onboarding and training to learn about NYRR and gain the knowledge needed to best perform in their role.
Internship dates will be Monday, June 15, 2026, to Friday, November 13, 2026.
In the Event Business Operations Internship role, you will play a part in supporting the Event Development and Production department’s projects and process standardization, as well as focus on various tasks for the TCS NYC Marathon. While fulfilling your responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to “jump in” as needed to gain experience and knowledge of the events and races we put on weekly. We hope that someone can join us and be a key team player who can contribute to our departmental and marathon goals and support the work that it takes to produce some best-in-class events.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Masters program working towards a degree in Communication, Sports Management, or related disciplines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Be part of departmental projects and processes as they develop, like standardizing logistics timelines and document templates.
• Support various departmental administrative tasks, like preparing meeting presentation PowerPoint slides, reconciling the department ground transportation account, and assisting with travel for key industry races.
• Help prepare for and execute key weekend races (pending Intern’s availability) in a range of on-site functions.
• On behalf of the Race Director, support the distribution and tracking of tickets and entries for the TCS NYC Marathon.
• Help with the TCS NYC Marathon Race Director Program, including invitation outreach and distribution, tracking of hospitality tickets, and execution of the on-site tours and program presentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern