US Event Associate

We're putting together a talented team to build the #1 training platform for Runners

We help everyday runners become outstanding by providing world-class training, coaching and community for everyone, whether you're improving your 5k time or training for your first marathon. To date we have built iOS, Android and Apple watch apps that help people achieve their goals by coaching them through the full journey and syncing to their favourite fitness devices.

We’re growing extremely fast and in November 2023 closed a new £5M funding round led by JamJar with participation from Eka Ventures, Venrex and Creator Ventures. We want to grow as fast as we can into the future and are looking for individuals who will help us get there. For more about our background and growth check out our Careers Page!

We’re now looking ahead to the future and the people who want to help us build and scale Runna. Our aim is to reach millions of subscribers in the next 5 years and be the go-to training platform for any runner. Now is a magical time to join, we're still small, and everyone makes a foundational difference.

Who we’re looking for

Do you live and breathe community and events? Do you enjoy celebrating PBs as much as you like running them? Then come join the fastest-growing community in the US and take the reins as we start to drive meaningful brand engagement in Boston and beyond. This role will play a critical part in activating our event calendar. You’ll make sure that we’re giving our partners the best possible support at their events and make sure that Runna is represented in the best possible light. You’ll also be supporting our event manager in growing our community, and ensuring that all runners that interact with us have great experiences and become Runnas for life.

As one of the first roles in the US, it holds the potential to grow in any number of different directions. Your line manager will be based in the UK but you will be supported by our General Manager based in the Boston office - so we are looking for someone that is proactive and able to work independently in a fast-paced office environment!

Areas you will support on:

• Lead on run clubs and partner events
• Our event activations (including our own, and those we do with partners!)
• Support on planning, organizing, and marketing our events (e.g managing eventbrite ticketing). Essentially, in collaboration with the team, support to deliver our event calendar
• Coordinate logistics, including securing venues, managing registrations, and coordinating with vendors and volunteers plus hotel and transport management, Runna storage and inventory, plus arranging van hire (driving to and from events when required)
• Sourcing of all physical Runna branded event kit
• Onsite management at Runna owned and partner race events this involves set up and dismantling of event spaces
• Analyze event performance and community feedback to continuously improve future events
• Liaise with the partnerships team on agreed deliverables to ensure we provide the best possible value out of your relationship
• Support our ambassador team on our ad hoc events and activations
• You’ll be adaptable and flexible, willing to assist with a variety of tasks as needed

We’re looking for someone who loves

• Running - You are passionate about running and understand the joy and discipline it brings. You might have your own running goals and enjoy participating in races or local run clubs. Your enthusiasm for the sport will help you connect with our community and represent our brand authentically.
• Bringing the energy - You are comfortable being the face of our events and engaging with participants. Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious and you enjoy being in a role that is super fast paced and hands on!
• Organizing and planning - You have a passion for planning and organizing (this could be personal and professional). You have a keen eye for detail and will go above and beyond to ensure every event runs smoothly.
• Being a Localized Face and Championing Runna - You take pride in representing Runna in your local community. You are our ambassador, building relationships with local runners, running clubs, and event organisers. Your passion for Runna shines through in everything you do, helping to grow our brand and community.
• Working flexibly - You’ll be traveling around the country to various events and working flexibly around both weekend and evening work. We’ll ensure you’re comfortable with hotels when needed and crediting you with time back to match!

Requirements

We care more about you looking at the ‘We're looking for someone who loves...' section and thinking ‘Wow I was born to do this job’ than years of experience. That said, we would like you to have at least 1-2 year proven experience in events.

A degree isn’t required for this role, however we do want to see some experience for this position such as personal projects, internships, or other work experience. Please highlight this in your cover letter.

More About You

• If you’re at the start of your career, hungry to get stuck in, have fun and dive into the world of events then we want to hear from you!
• You're highly organized and efficient. You’re comfortable juggling multiple things and working in a face-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, can-do attitude, and ownership mindset
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Wearer of many hats and not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get things done
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge and experiences across regions and teams
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, deadline-driven environment (including prioritization skills, flexibility towards change, sense of urgency, and dealing with ambiguity)
• Full driving license desired (please highlight in your application)

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $55k-65k/year dependent on location and experience, plus equity in the form of Runna stock options.

We'll be growing our package of benefits over time. We currently offer:

• Flexible working (we typically work 2-3 days in our office in Harvard Square)
• Salary reviews every 6 months or whenever we raise more investment
• 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Time to go running (we run as a team every Tuesday and you’ll have time to do a Runna workout for an hour every week during work time)
• A workplace pension scheme
• A brand new Macbook, a running watch of your choice, and anything else you need to do your best work
• Private health insurance
• Enhanced family care policy (3 months fully paid leave when a new Runna joins the family, fertility support & other benefits)

Application process

Our aim is to keep the interview process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible, and will consist of the following stages:

1. Apply now! (via workable)
2. Introductory chat with Sarah, Events Manager (25 minutes video call)
3. Take home task (approx 60 mins)
4. Interview with Ben, co-founder & Lou, General Manager (US) (45 video call and present task)
5. Final round! (Office visit - 50 minutes in-person chat with Lou, 25 mins with Ben and Sarah; meet the team)

Once the process is finished, we promise to let you know our decision as soon as possible.

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to better accommodate you throughout the interview process - this can be from scheduling interviews around childcare commitments to accessibility requirements. We want you to show your best self in the process ❤️

Still have questions? Check out our Careers Page and FAQ.