Head of Event Production

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 vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. 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 plays a key role in developing and producing events for NYRR, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission from concept to execution. Each year, the team produces over 40 adult events and supports 30 Rising New York Road Runners youth events including notable races like the TCS New York City Marathon, United Airlines NYC Half, and RBC Brooklyn Half. Key responsibilities of the department include: managing event venues and expo courses, overseeing timing and scoring operations, coordinating volunteer management and hospitality, ensuring safety, medical, and security measures are in place, handling warehouse management and race collateral, and building relationships with city, state and federal agencies for permitting. This comprehensive approach ensures that every event is safely and logistically executed successfully. About the Position Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties): Co-lead the Event Management & Logistics team that includes event logistics, event planning / project management, vendor and agency management, budget management, long term calendar and resource planning and onsite / venue operations. Provide leadership, professional expertise, and direction in the planning and execution of NYRR event properties, including the TCS New York City Marathon. Oversight of the main operational areas of the TCS NYC Marathon (Start, Course, Finish, Transportation, Baggage). Directly manage a team including Director, Event Production, (as well as mentor Event Leads and Coordinators), including directing daily workloads, projects, goal setting and annual review processes. Demonstrate a high level of conceptual and strategic thinking to establish budgets, goals, objectives, and activities in conjunction with established organizational policies and procedures. Including the ability to assess and implement strategic workflow processes and procedures that maximize the team’s efficiency and effectiveness. Contribute to departmental goal setting and work closely with team members to develop individual performance goals that align with organizational and departmental plans. Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a…

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