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New York Road Runners · 3 days ago

Director, Community Engagement and Government Affairs

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$93K/yr - $93K/yr

5+ years exp

New York Road Runners (NYRR) is a leading community running organization dedicated to inspiring people through running and fitness. They are seeking a Director of Community Engagement and Government Affairs to manage relationships with community stakeholders and local officials, oversee community outreach initiatives, and collaborate with various internal teams to enhance NYRR's impact across New York City.

Association

Responsibilities

Support the Head of Government Affairs and Community Engagement in the development and execution of departmental strategies and priorities aligned with NYRR’s strategic plan, directing matters of Government Affairs and Community Engagement (e.g. Community: Run Clubs/Crews, NYC Residents etc.)

Assist in planning and implementing community engagement efforts—for NYRR races, programs, and initiatives, including Club Council affiliation program (including quarterly meetings), Race Free, community and youth programming, etc

Help to grow and manage strategic organizational relationships, including local elected officials, community boards, nonprofit partners, and advocacy groups

Track, evaluate, and report on community engagement metrics, producing regular updates to inform internal stakeholders and drive data-based decision-making

Participate in the development of outreach strategies to enhance NYRR’s presence and relationships in diverse communities across NYC

Represent NYRR at community meetings and events, as needed, and serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to support the growth of mission-aligned community connections

Provide day-to-day direction and support to the Lead for Community Engagement, ensuring alignment with department goals, objectives and organizational priorities

Guide planning, delivery, and evaluation of the run club engagement strategy, including Club Council meetings, communications, and special events such as Club Night

Assist in the supervision and support of the departmental Coordinator and Intern by assigning and reviewing tasks, helping to shape development opportunities, and ensuring timely execution of responsibilities

Foster a collaborative, mission-driven team environment that encourages accountability, innovation, and inclusion

Uphold NYRR’s core values through leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., Events, Marketing, Development, Youth Programs)

Assist in developing and maintaining systems for external communications, event notifications, stakeholder correspondence, and other public-facing documents

Collaborate with staff to ensure logistical and planning support for community-facing events, including race-day activations and special engagements

Contribute to departmental efforts around research, stakeholder mapping, and relationship management to enhance community responsiveness

Coordinate internal collaboration around comped race programs, in-kind donation logistics, and other department-managed initiatives

Participate in key organizational events, including weekend and evening activities, as needed

Qualification

Community engagementGovernment affairsRelationship managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer serviceDiversityInclusionBilingual preferredInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detailAdaptabilityTeam player

Required

5+ years' experience leading and managing community initiatives

Knowledge of the New York City run club community

Experience in customer service

Ability to develop and implement initiatives for a broader audience

Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated relationships over time

A results-oriented nature and the ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization, developing relationships with diverse constituencies

A passion for being a part of the NYRR community, health and wellness along with a commitment to the mission, programs, and future aspirations of the organization

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures

Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact engagement initiatives

A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Familiar with NYC communities across all five boroughs

Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Required to work in-person three major races annually, and weekly races as needed