Job Description
New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people and has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s NYRR’s vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.
NYRR’s year-round offerings of races, community events, programs, and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know-how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR’s premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike, while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City. NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world
Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more, please visit www.nyrr.org At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Strategy, Planning, and Analytics Department works collaboratively with each department across the organization to support strategy formulation, growth plan execution, project management, and strategic business operations planning. The team provides the organization with in-depth analytical support by evaluating existing operations and new business opportunities. The team helps lead and advise cross-functional project teams in executing the many action items, special projects, and enhanced operations that help NYRR reach its strategic objectives. The Membership program also resides within the department, as we introduce strategic enhancements to the program.
As an impact driven non-profit, NYRR tracks and evaluates the impact of our organization. The Evaluation Lead’s core responsibility is to manage and implement our evaluation framework, so NYRR can continuously improve the quality and impact of our events, youth and community programs. This role requires strong data analysis, collaboration and communication skills, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties)
Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation
Collaboration and Innovation
Reporting and Recommendations
In partnership with teams across the organization synthesize multiple sources of data into written reports that are communicative, visually appealing, and shared with senior leadership, board, and external partners/stakeholders
3+ years of experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods: Survey design, focus group/interview guide development, data collection, management and analysis
Education & Certifications:
Undergraduate degree in statistics, psychology, sociology, public policy, public health, public affairs or related field and/or successful completion of relevant coursework in program evaluation, analytics, or statistics
