US Events Associate
US Events Associate
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Job Description
Were putting together a talented team to build the #1 training platform for Runners
We help everyday runners become outstanding by building an incredible app providing world-class training coaching and community for everyone whether youre improving your 5k time or training for your first marathon.
Were growing extremely fast! In November 2023 we closed a $6.5M funding round led by JamJar with participation from Eka Ventures Venrex and Creator Ventures. In 2024 we were selected by Apple as one of three global finalists for the2024 iPhone App of the Year reflecting the innovation and impact of what weve built & now in 2025 we have ****just been acquired by Strava!
Our ambition is huge: to become the go-to global leading training platform for millions of runners everywhere. Were growing with purpose and looking for people who want to build something meaningful with lasting impact. With the recent acquisition by Strava accelerating our journey now is a really magical time to join
Requirements
The Team Youll Join:
Runna have built a high-energy and impactful event calendar and were looking for someone who lives and breathes community and events joining our current team of 4 across London and Boston. Were the fastest-growing community in the US and support our meaningful brand engagement in Boston New York and across the US. This role holds the potential to grow in any number of different directions you will be supported by our US events manager in the Boston office alongside the events lead who is based in the UK.
What Youll Be Doing:
This role will play a critical part in activating our event calendar. Youll make sure that were giving our partners the best possible support at their events and make sure that Runna is represented in the best possible light. Youll 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.
- Support to deliver our Runna owned and race partner activations in collaboration with the events team
- Cultural moments run clubs and partner events
- Our event activations (including our own Race Hubs at marathon majors our First to Fast Race Series and those we do with partners!)
- Support on planning organizing and marketing our events (e.g managing eventbrite ticketing plus website support and other ticketing platforms where appropriate)
- Coordinate logistics managing registrations and coordinating with vendors and volunteers plus hotel and transport management (where necessary) Runna storage and managing the inventory for physical Runna branded kit plus arranging van hire (driving to and from events when required)
- Third party vendor management plus researching and securing venues / locations
- Onsite management at Runna owned and partner race events - this involves set up and de-rig 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
- Youll be adaptable and flexible willing to assist with a variety of tasks as needed
Were Looking For Someone Who Loves:
- Bringing the energy - You are comfortable engaging with participants and your energy and enthusiasm are contagious. 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.
- 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 - Youll be traveling around the country to various events and working flexibly around both weekend and evening work. Well ensure youre comfortable with hotels when needed and crediting you with time back to match!
What Youll Bring To The Team:
- Youre highly organized and efficient. Youre 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 US driving license is required a confident driver as you will be driving U-Hauls around the city and to/from NYC (please confirm this in your application)
Bonus points if you:
- Knowledge and experience of working in NYC is desired but not essential.
Benefits
Salary and Benefits
Were offering a salary of $58000-$64000 per year depending on experience / location plus participation in Stravas long-term incentive (stock) programs. Overview of our benefits is below:
Were also committed to continually evolving our benefits to support you as we grow. Here is a brief overview what we currently offer in the USA
- Flexible working we typically spend 23 days a week together in our Harvard Square office
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (which you can take whenever suits you) or unlimited holiday (role dependant)
- Runna subscriptions for you and 5 of your friends (get ready to be your friends fave person or save them for xmas presents!)
- Strava membership!
- Headspace membership
- Money every year to spend on gear events and the gym!
- Well give you a voucher to spend on our website so you can buy yourself new Runna kit (and will renew this every year on your work anniversary)
- Health insurance (including Dental and Vision) and workplace 401K scheme
- Modern Health is a mental wellness platform and app that combines technology with professional support to improve mental well-being and reduce stress
- Carrot fertility support - this benefits provider can provide inclusive fertility hormonal health and family-forming benefits to our global employee population and takes the burden off what we know can be a stressful process.
Please see more info on our amazing benefits here: Benefits at Runna
Our Interview Process:
Our aim is to keep the interview process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible and will consist of the following stages:
- Introductory chat with Josh Talent Associate (25 minutes video call)
- Chat with Sarah Events Manager(25 minutes video call)
- Take home task(approx 60 mins)
- Interview with Sarah Events Manager & Avery Event Associate (US)(50 minute video call and present task)
- Final round!Boston office visit 1hr in-person to meet a selection of the US team office tour and final meeting with Lou US General Manager (in-person) and Ben Co-founder (video call)
Please let us know if theres 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 so please speak to your Talent Partner!
How To Apply:
Please apply through this link (this will take you to our Workable career hub). Please note we are unable to accept any applications outside of Workable. If you have any questions regarding the status of your application please email
Still have questions or want to know more Check out ourCareers Page
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
