What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekly Event Support position at New York Road Runners?
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
Our Event Development and Production (ED&P) department develops and produces NYRR events from concept all the way through execution in a way that fulfills NYRR’s mission. NYRR produces 56 races per year, in addition to the TCS New York City Marathon, and additional events within each race. The events team is responsible for physical site management, volunteer management, hospitality and special events, safety& security, and managing our Warehouse and all race collateral.
About the Position
This position will work in direct support of the warehouse operations at NYRR events, and occasionally as needed within the warehouse operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Meticulous attention to detail in operating in a safe and efficient manner.
- Working knowledge of heavy machinery operations is a plus.
- Assist with equipment packing, load-in and load-out operations for NYRR events.
Job Requirements:
Experience:
- 1 year of aggregated experience in a comparable position or role.
- Familiarity with types of equipment utilized in outdoor event environments.
Education & Certifications:
- High School or equivalent level of education preferred.
Skills and Attributes:
- Professional communication skills, Bilingual Spanish fluency a plus.
- Adaptable to a flexible schedule, must be able to work nights and weekends as needed in support of NYRR events.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of organization.
- Ability to work autonomously on tasks assigned without direct supervision
- Strong reliable team player with the ability to maintain integrity, confidentiality and lead by example across multiple functions.
Other Requirements:
- Valid, clean driver's license; commercial driver's license preferred but not required.
- Forklift experience preferred along with the ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
NYRR requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Salary : $22
