Strategy, Planning, and Analytics Project Management Internship (Part-Time)

New York Road Runners • New York, NY

22h • $22

About The Position

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.
The Strategy, Planning and Analytics Department works collaboratively with each department across the organization to support strategy formulation, growth plan execution, and project implementation. The team provides the organization with in-depth analytical support in evaluating existing operations and new business opportunities. They help lead and advise cross-functional project teams in executing the many action items and special projects that have been designed to help NYRR continue to reach its strategic objectives.
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 Strategy, Planning and Analytics Intern will report to the Head of Strategy and will assist the team in their day-to-day responsibilities leading organizational and product strategy, evaluation and analytics, strategic operations, cross-functional project management, and membership; designed to help NYRR reach its strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Junior or Senior in college, working towards a degree in business strategy, evaluation, planning, project management, or a related field.
• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to handle responsibility for multiple tasks across various projects and operations
• Interest in learning about strategy, evaluation, planning and project management through a non-profit lens.
• Able to analyze an issue and work with team members to develop creative solutions
• The ability to be outside in the elements for the duration of event shifts

Nice To Haves

• Interest in sports (especially running!) and an appreciation for the value of physical fitness a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of program, product, event, and/or pricing strategy creation
• Conduct research and analysis on key trends impacting the running, non-profit and sports industries
• Support the planning of major marquee events (including the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon) and key organizational cross-functional initiatives (including 2026 Race Calendar Planning, Inclusivity & Accessibility Enhancements).
• Work collaboratively with the SPA team and internal stakeholders to collect organize and present data and insights, maintain project workplans and monitor project progress and risks.
• Use various project management and evaluation tools in all aspects of a project lifecycle.
• Support the collection and analysis of participant insights from our weekly races and other organizational initiatives as required (including our community impact programs).
• Assist with the analysis of qualitative and quantitative information from various sources (external and internal) quickly and succinctly to inform key organizational initiatives and strategies.
• Assist with the design, administration, and analysis of participant surveys for our events, programs and initiatives.
• Support team in planning and execution of membership activations and membership reporting

What This Job Offers

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