Operations & Marketing Manager

Responsibilities

• Own race operations from planning through execution, including permitting, insurance, logistics, and vendor coordination.
• Manage relationships with local jurisdictions to secure event approvals and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain course maps, vendor layouts, aid station plans, and equipment delivery schedules.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to ensure smooth event execution and a positive volunteer experience.
• Maintain and organize event equipment and inventory housed at the organization’s storage facility.
• Provide on-site leadership at all Boise Running events, ensuring a safe, well-run, and welcoming experience for participants, volunteers, and partners.
• Own the execution of marketing campaigns for all Boise Running events, including race launches, registration deadlines, price increases, and event reminders.
• Manage and execute email marketing, social media content, and basic CRM workflows.

• Proven ability to operate independently and take ownership without micromanagement.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Comfort making decisions and solving problems in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Professional, positive demeanor when interacting with participants, volunteers, sponsors, and partners.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during event season.
• Passion for community building, events, and outdoor recreation.
• Ability to use project management tools for execution and follow up (ex: Notion, GSuite)
• Experience in event planning, marketing, or community-based organizations is strongly preferred.

• Experience in event planning, marketing, or community-based organizations is strongly preferred.

• Flexible work structure outside of race weeks, with heavier hours around event execution.
• Complimentary or discounted race entries
• select Boise Running gear