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Fall 2013 Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Internship

New York Road RunnersNew York, NY
Headquartered in New York City, New York Road Runners is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the sport of running, enhancing health and fitness for all, and meeting our communitys needs. Background on NYRR Our goal is to use the expertise acquired in our 53-year history to empower all people to live fitter, healthier lives through participation in our races, community events, instruction and training resources, and youth programs. Our races and other events draw more than 300,000 people each year. The ING New York City Marathon, NYRRs premier event, is the largest and most inclusive marathon in the world, attracting the worlds top professional runners every year and raising $30.8 million for charity in 2010. NYRRs running-based youth programs, which currently serve more than 100,000 children in hundreds of schools and community centers, promote childrens health and fitness, character development, and personal achievement in underserved communities. All candidates should be organized, team players with a personable manner, sense of humor, excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, and should have the ability to work with a diverse group of staff and participants. Description of Account Management Internship The Account Management team, part of the Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Department, is seeking a Fall intern for at least 30 hours a week from mid-late August through December. The Account Management team is responsible for client relationships associated with the ING New York City Marathon and other NYRR events. The intern will assist with the planning of NYRR weekly race events (Gretes Great Gallop, Fifth Avenue Mile, Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff, Race to Deliver, etc.) as well as various marketing aspects of the ING New York City Marathon. The intern will assist the Account Management Team with the following responsibilities: Weekly Race Events (including but not limited to): Setup and create agenda for all meetings & walkthroughs (internal and external) Creative Elements Communications Recaps Race Day Packets Marathon Related Responsibilities could include: Monitor sponsor guaranteed entries Assist in consolidating partner ticket/credential needs Provide general support to Account Management team Coordinate internal meetings Assist with creative briefs Support Account Management team with sponsor activations Coordinate with Client Services on partner activations Intern Project The intern will also have the opportunity to design and complete an internship long project. The intent of the project is to expose the intern to various areas in order to gain a better understanding of the department and NYRR while completing a project that supports a department initiative and could be applied in the future.