Director, Community Engagement and Government Affairs , NY

Director, Community Engagement and Government Affairs job at New York Road Runners. New York, NY.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 Community Engagement & Government Affairs team is part of New York Road Runners’ Public Affairs department—which also includes Public Relations and Community Impact. Government Affairs & Community Engagement manages NYRR's relationships with local, state and federal elected officials, and governmental agencies. The team is also responsible to foster and manage relationships with community stakeholders, community organizations and leaders, from our runners and clubs to like-minded organizations to increase NYRR event and program awareness / visibility.

Internally, Public Affairs serves as a centralized bridge and internal partner for the organization and governmental and community partners.

About the Position

New York Road Runners is seeking a passionate Director, Government Affairs and Community Engagement to support the advancement of the nonprofit’s brand, its impact work and more than 60 adult and youth events, and organizational announcements/initiatives every year, including NYRR’s signature events including the TCS New York City Marathon, the United Airlines New York City Half and the RBC Brooklyn Half.

This role reports directly to the Head of Community Engagement and Government Affairs and executes at their direction. The Director must embody inspirational leadership and teamwork while collaborating with colleagues and managing a team. They must also work collaboratively, seamlessly, and positively with external partners, and with staff at all levels within the organization, from senior leadership to seasonal part-time/temporary staff to volunteers.

The candidate will help establish, build and maintain relationships. This role will manage and execute a comprehensive community outreach and engagement plan for developing key external relationships with key stakeholders, such as local elected officials, community boards, community leaders, and non-profit organizations. This role will forge critical internal relationships with the following teams: development, events, business partnerships, and marketing & communications to obtain the necessary information and support needed to grow NYRR’s presence across all five boroughs.

Job Responsibilities (primary and support duties include, but limited to):

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