Event & Entertainment Production Internship (Part-Time)
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 concepts 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 spanning from Monday, June 16, 2025 to Friday, November 14, 2025, in which interns will 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.
As a member of the events team, the intern will play a part in the day-to-day function of executing our events. Given the number of races we produce annually, especially the TCS New York City Marathon and all its week-long events, no task is too big or too small in helping us achieve our goals. The intern will be provided the opportunity to learn planning and execution fundamentals while developing core skills for organizational communication and business operations.
Intern Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):
- Assist in script writing for weekly and marquee races
- Process invoices and reconcile budgets to reflect actual spend at events
- Liaise with vendors to obtain quotes or update plans as needed
- Assist in developing production schedules for marquee events
- Complete various administrative tasks in support of the team
Internship Schedule
Interns are expected to work 25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, in a hybrid work setting. This role will also have weekend work (Saturdays or Sundays) to support NYRR events. Dates will be determined at the start of the internship and availability will be taken into account.
The NYRR events calendar can be viewed at https://www.nyrr.org/fullraceyearindex.
Internship Requirements:
- Sophomore or junior in college, working towards a degree in Sports and Event Management, Sports Marketing, Communication, Business Administration, Marketing, or other related fields
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds
- The ability to be on your feet, outside in the elements for the duration of event shifts
Applications for this internship will be accepted until February 17, 2025.
Salary: $22/hour
NYRR requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.