US Event Associate, Runna
$55-65k
Plus equity in the form of Runna stock options
2-3 days a week in office (Harvard Square, Boston)
Tailored running training plans
Open for applications
Tailored running training plans
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$55-65k
Plus equity in the form of Runna stock options
2-3 days a week in office (Harvard Square, Boston)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make running training effective, enjoyable and easy for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- Do you live and breathe community and events? Do you enjoy celebrating PBs as much as you like running them?
- 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!
- 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
- 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)
What the job involves
- 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!
- 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
Application process
- Apply now! (via workable)
- Introductory chat with Sarah, Events Manager (25 minutes video call)
- Take home task (approx 60 mins)
- Interview with Ben, co-founder & Lou, General Manager (US) (45 video call and present task)
- 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
Our take
As a way to keep fit, running has shot up in popularity in recent years, partially due to accessibility, especially during the pandemic. But for those who want to take running to the next level – whether that be a 5K or a marathon – it can be difficult to know where to start in terms of a training plan. Runna supplies an app with personalised training plans for all types of runs, to help people achieve their running and fitness goals.
Runna was founded in 2020 by running enthusiasts for running enthusiasts, in response to the lack of tools – save paying a professional trainer – available to help runners train. Although there is a wealth of day-to-day running apps available, where Runna stands out is in providing training plans for specific races, which can be distinguished by distance and goal time. In addition, it does this whilst maintaining a sense of community, which has proven to be a popular feature amongst other running apps, and still caters to a range of experience levels.
Runna has since consistent subscriber growth since its launch, serving thousands of users globally. The company plans to build and scale into the future, reach more customers, and expand its team.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2023
$6.4m
SEED
Dec 2022
$2.5m
SEED
Total funding: $9.7m
Company benefits
- Own a part of Runna: We want you to own a part of the company you're building. Everyone who joins Runna receives a generous stock options package
- Grow with us: As one of our early hires, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape and influence Runna's product and culture from the beginning
- Learn and develop: We work with all of the latest tools and technologies so you can learn at the cutting edge of product development
- Team socials: We're a friendly bunch and like to make work-like fun, whether that's lunches and dinners or our bi-weekly team run
- Paid vacation: We want people to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. Runna offers 25 vacation days + bank holidays
- Tools: You'll receive all new equipment including a laptop, running watch of your choice, and anything else you need to do your best work
- Get paid to Run(na): We have a dedicated hour block each week where you'll get paid to run! Whether you want to build up to your first 5k or do that tough intervals sessions it's up to you!
- Enhanced family care: 3 months fully paid when you welcome a new Runna into the family, as well as fertility support & a host of other benefits
Company values
- Go above and beyond for our Runnas
- Go above and beyond for our team
- Go above and beyond for ourselves
Company HQ
Vauxhall, London, UK
Leadership
Ben Parker
(Co-Founder & Head Coach)Former Personal Trainer and Running Coach. Owned Ben Parker Fitness. Previously a Spin & Pilates Class instructor at Roehampton Club, and Activities Manager at Mark Warner.
Walter Holohan
(CTO)Initially joined Runna as a Technical Lead before being promoted to CTO. Prior to Runna, they were a React Native Developer at 11:FS, a Full Stack Engineer at Nationwide Building Society and a Director at Spartn.
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