On The Move Associate – Youth Events
Description
On The Move Associate – Youth Events
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 Team
The Youth Events team oversees the development and execution of over 35 Rising NYRR events per year, including events associated with our Five-Borough Series and the TCS New York City Marathon, each serving 100-1000 or more participants, and the support of other youth and community-based efforts. This position will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition, and at events will report to the Event Manager and/or the Area Lead(s).
About The Role
On the Move is NYRR’s mobile activation designed to bring running experiences and free NYRR programs directly into communities across New York City.
This is a highly customer-facing role where staff are expected to actively engage with participants, encourage community members to join activities, and help promote NYRR’s free programs.
Due to the scheduling of this role, this position is best suited for candidates who have open availability and are okay not having a set schedule. Events may be planned in as little as a week and are highly dependent on community needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcome and actively engage community members at the activation area
- Encourage participants of all ages to join activities
- Introduce visitors to NYRR programs and answer basic questions
- Assist with activity stations and participant flow
- Support basic event setup, operations, and breakdown as directed by the Event Lead
- Other duties as assigned.
Role Expectations:
This is an active engagement role. Staff are expected to:
- Initiate interaction with participants rather than waiting to be approached
- Maintain a positive and welcoming presence throughout the event
- Represent NYRR in a professional and enthusiastic manner
Staff should always maintain active engagement with participants. If there are no participants actively engaging with the activation, staff are expected to proactively invite nearby community members to participate.
Requirements/Skills:
- Ability to stand and remain active for most of the shift
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to move throughout the activation space to engage participants
- Ability to lift or move light event equipment when needed
- Hourly Rate: $22.00
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer