Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Internship

New York Road Runners • New York, NY

6d • $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.
The intern will support partner relations responsibilities in the lead up to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. The position reports to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and offers hands-on exposure to day-to-day operations of the department. The intern will have the opportunity to actively participate in marathon planning and execution, including partner events, the TCSNYCM Expo presented by New Balance, other race week events, race day, and Marathon Monday (day after TCSNYCM).

Requirements

• Sophomore or junior in college, working towards a degree in marketing, business, communications, sports management or similar disciplines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong communication skills including comfort in asking for mandatories and stressing deadlines
• Exhibit solution-oriented thinking, as well as excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in large teams and engaging with the public
• The ability to be outside in the elements for the duration of event shifts

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of how to best support partners in their day to day planning for upcoming weekly races and the TCS New York City Marathon (via weekly calls)
• Support sponsored race event execution in all weather conditions as needed, to ensure partner deliverables are managed successfully (may include signage installation, hospitality tent activations, product distribution/gifting, speaking opportunities coordination, volunteer management)
• Support all facets of partner management, including creative brainstorms and cross-functional department planning meetings
• Assist in the approval process of trafficking creative assets, managing status call scheduling, taking meeting notes, fulfilling hospitality deliverables, credentialing, race entry management, and project recapping
• Gain experience communicating and collaborating effectively with colleagues and cross-functional departments to ensure sponsorship deal points are executed on time, including social/digital content, volunteer opportunities, signage and more
• Help manage a variety of data entry projects including partner race entry management, credentialing and ticketing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed