Planning & Project Management 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 Strategy, Planning and Analytics Department works collaboratively with each department across the organization to support strategy formulation, growth plan execution, and project implementation. The team provides the organization with in-depth analytical support in evaluating existing operations and new business opportunities. They help lead and advise cross-functional project teams in executing the many action items and special projects that have been designed to help NYRR continue to reach its strategic objectives.

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.

The Planning and Project Management Intern will report to the Director of Planning and Project Management and will assist the team in their day-to-day responsibilities leading cross-functional projects and operations designed to help NYRR reach its strategic objectives.

Intern Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):

• Support the planning and operations team on a variety of projects including the planning of major marquee events (including the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon) and key organizational cross-functional initiatives (including 2026 Race Calendar Planning, Inclusivity & Accessibility Enhancements, etc.)
• Assist project managers with their responsibilities, including collecting and organizing data, connecting with internal stakeholders, developing and maintaining key cross-departmental workplans, and monitoring project progress and risks.
• Assist operations planning associates in the set-up and monitoring of weekly race event registration, marquee event demand and allocations, and additional race data points.
• Use various project management tools in each aspect of a project lifecycle from initiation to the final deliverables.
• Work with the strategy and analytics members of the team to ensure alignment on workstreams.

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 planning, project management, business, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Other Requirements:

• Able to handle responsibility for multiple tasks across various projects and operations
• Interest in learning about project management methodologies and the lifecycle of a project
• Able to analyze an issue and work with team members to develop creative solutions
• Interest in sports (especially running!) and an appreciation for the value of physical fitness a plus
• The ability to be 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.