Volunteer Operations Internship (Part-Time)
Description
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
The Event Development and Production Department develops and produces NYRR events from concept all the way through execution in alignment with NYRR’s mission. The TCS New York City Marathon, United Airlines NYC Half and the RBC Brooklyn Half are just a few of the 40+ adult events and 30+ Rising New York Road Runners youth events produced by the team each year. The team leads core elements of the operations including physical site management, timing and scoring operations, volunteer management, hospitality and special events, safety and security, management of our warehouse and all race collateral, city and state agency relationship management, and permitting.
About the Internship
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.
As part of the Volunteer Operations team, the Intern will report to the Director, Volunteer Operations, and support the team’s recruitment, education, and management of general and medical volunteers needed to produce NYRR events, including the TCS New York City Marathon.
Intern Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):
- Support the Volunteer Operations team with daily tasks related to recruitment of general and medical volunteers for weekly events and the TCS New York City Marathon
- Provide customer service to prospective and registered volunteers through daily management of volunteer inboxes
- Create pre- and post-event communications using the volunteer administration system and email communication platform
- Assist the Volunteer Manager at weekly events with race day support including setup, check-in, issue escalation, volunteer support, and breakdown.
- Support logistics for in-person and virtual medical volunteer orientations for the TCS New York City Marathon
- Support on-site volunteer operations for Marathon Monday, following the TCS New York City Marathon
- Lead 2 intersecting critical projects to enhance race-day experiences for the TCS New York City Marathon
Internship Hours:
- Interns will work 25 hours per week Monday through Friday.
- Interns are required to work the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1st, as well two other weekend events (dates to be determined).
- Other weekend event-based work may be required and will be evaluated as needed based on position.
Internship Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a relevant Undergraduate or Masters program in Event Management, Hospitality, Sports Management, or 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
Physical Requirements:
- The ability to be outside in the elements for the duration of event shifts
Salary: $22/hour
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer