About the job
Running is having a moment. Join Calgary’s premier running organization to help shape the future of running and our community’s connection to it!
WHO WE ARE
Run Calgary is a small but mighty not-for-profit professional race organization dedicated to growing lifelong runners who give back. We are committed to getting people of all ages and abilities moving and enriching lives while fostering community through exceptional fitness experiences.
We are obsessed with our culture, which is our people! The participants, volunteers, staff and partners that we collaborate with are all dedicated to creating positive community impact and align with our vision.
In addition to planning and executing the premier running and walking events in Calgary, we are always looking for ways to deepen our connection and create greater community impact. This includes raising awareness and funds for charities, creating accessible inclusive opportunities for participation and facilitating group participation contributing to healthier workplaces.
We’re looking ahead with a new strategic vision and expanding our operations. To help achieve this vision, we’re searching for a Community Engagement Manager who is passionate about building community, creating positive impact and sharing stories to inspire greater participation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for elevating the current programs, creating new opportunities to connect with corporate Calgary and increasing participation according to agreed upon targets. This role is the face of Run Calgary to two of our most important stakeholder groups and, therefore, must present as professional, knowledgeable and committed to health and wellness in our community. You are organized and obsessed with optimization to better your own processes, managing large database(s) and creating efficiencies for your stakeholders to improve their experience and help companies and charities leverage these existing programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity Challenge
Overseeing all aspects of the Servus Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge, including onboarding new and existing charities, reporting, storytelling
Set-up and assist moderation of Race Roster webinars
Assist Charities with Race Roster inquiries (reporting, tax receipts, etc.)
Update Charity Challenge page on Calgary Marathon website
Manage the database and create turnkey solutions for charities to optimize the program and gain more fundraising dollars.
Lunch & Learn onsite info sessions for existing charities or to prospective new charities
Manage the Charity Block Party – location, charity attendance, maps, activations, equipment, volunteers
Corporate Team Challenge
Create a Corporate Team Challenge strategy, which includes new ways to engage corporate Calgary with targets and KPIs
Manage and grow the database, creating turnkey solutions for companies to recruit more staff to participate on their teams and meet their wellness objectives.
Recruit, onboard, liaise with, and manage Corporate Team Challenge program
Set-up promo codes in Race Roster for Corporate Teams
Supporting corporate teams, assist with team recruitment
Lunch & Learn onsite info sessions
Create/Sell VIP package upgrades for race day
Race day corporate team awards
Tracking main contact info and registrations for each Corporate team
Preparing spreadsheet with invoicing details for bookkeeper post event
Follow-up on invoice payments post event
ABOUT YOU
You get your energy from people and have no problem cold calling, meeting a stranger for a coffee or presenting to a room full of people – in fact you thrive when you’re passionately delivering your message. This role is about making strong connections and deepening Run Calgary’s existing partner relationships, supporting from the top down – which means you support the charities AND the runners who run for them, as well as the growing number of corporate teams. You must enjoy working on a team with lots of opinions and be willing to share yours. Generally ‘yes people’ who are nimble and excited about our mission thrive in the Run Calgary environment. Being a runner, walker or wheeler is not a prerequisite, being able to think like one is.
QUALIFICATIONS
1-3 years of relevant experience
Sales experience would be beneficial
Drivers license
LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta, Remote/some in-office. Race weekend(s) are mandatory and begin with a black out period.
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Contract (6-months) We anticipate moving this to a part-time staff position at the end of the contract.
TARGETED START DATE: December 2, 2024
COMPENSATION: $30,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 12, 2024
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the Community Engagement Manager position at Run Calgary. Applications should be sent to kirsten@calgarymarathon.com
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Run Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are focused on empowering underrepresented talent across all identities, including race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, veteran status and gender.
We acknowledge that we live, work, run and walk on land known by the Blackfoot name Mohkínstsis, which we also call Calgary. This land is on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Stoney Nakoda, and the Tsuut’ina First Nations, as well as the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We encourage our team, race participants, and partners to reflect on colonialism’s enduring legacy and move forward in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable space for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We are committed to fostering events that embrace and value the diversity of all individuals, including those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
