Location: Florida
Full Time Position
5 Event Projected for Spring 2011
5K Project Manager
DRC Sports currently has a position available for a 5K Project Manager. This person will be responsible for coordinating the logistics, marketing, and sponsorships for the 5K Running Series event we are producing in five major cities of Florida.
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Acquiring event permits
· Designing site layouts
· Hiring event staff
· Assisting with event set up
· Leading event set up, management and tear down
· Maintenance and control of equipment and supplies
· Following an event budget
· Volunteer coordination
· Create, implement and oversee all marketing and advertising programs
· Work with designers, graphic artists, printers, media outlets and clients to coordinate event advertising campaigns
· Plan, develop, oversee and execute all distribution of marketing materials
· Design, develop and execute all Social Media Advertising Programs
· Coordinate on site marketing projects at events
· Oversee all athlete relationships
· Provide athlete communications and follow up
· Provide direction and consultation to sponsors for leveraging sponsorship
· Create platforms for new sponsors
· Building relationships with existing and potential sponsors/clients
· Event Duties as needed
We are looking for a Team member that can take this project and run with it. Candidate will be responsible for designing a campaign for marketing the event with our ideas as a basis, but the ability to continue to make it grow as the market will allow. This person will be the “face” of the event with the company backing them with support from our clerical, marketing, web and race staff as needed.
Must be available to work some weekends and be able to travel throughout Florida for meetings and event.
Requirements
The candidate should have administrative, phone and communication skills, strong supervisory and leadership skills, decision-making and problem-solving abilities, and be resourceful and organized. Should understand core sports of running. Candidate should be outgoing, have a passion for running and events, as well as a creative thinker.
Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in management, administration, or recreation preferred or equivalent experience. Computer skills including Word, Outlook and Excel. Proven ability to supervise, effective writing, and communication skills.
Ideal candidate will be able to handle all aspects of this race with our remote assistance and guidance.
Please review our website, http://www.drcsports.com, and email your cover letter and resume to chris@drcsports.com. In your cover letter, please give a detailed explanation of why you would like to work for DRC Sports and salary requirements.
Full Time Position
5 Event Projected for Spring 2011
5K Project Manager
DRC Sports currently has a position available for a 5K Project Manager. This person will be responsible for coordinating the logistics, marketing, and sponsorships for the 5K Running Series event we are producing in five major cities of Florida.
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Acquiring event permits
· Designing site layouts
· Hiring event staff
· Assisting with event set up
· Leading event set up, management and tear down
· Maintenance and control of equipment and supplies
· Following an event budget
· Volunteer coordination
· Create, implement and oversee all marketing and advertising programs
· Work with designers, graphic artists, printers, media outlets and clients to coordinate event advertising campaigns
· Plan, develop, oversee and execute all distribution of marketing materials
· Design, develop and execute all Social Media Advertising Programs
· Coordinate on site marketing projects at events
· Oversee all athlete relationships
· Provide athlete communications and follow up
· Provide direction and consultation to sponsors for leveraging sponsorship
· Create platforms for new sponsors
· Building relationships with existing and potential sponsors/clients
· Event Duties as needed
We are looking for a Team member that can take this project and run with it. Candidate will be responsible for designing a campaign for marketing the event with our ideas as a basis, but the ability to continue to make it grow as the market will allow. This person will be the “face” of the event with the company backing them with support from our clerical, marketing, web and race staff as needed.
Must be available to work some weekends and be able to travel throughout Florida for meetings and event.
Requirements
The candidate should have administrative, phone and communication skills, strong supervisory and leadership skills, decision-making and problem-solving abilities, and be resourceful and organized. Should understand core sports of running. Candidate should be outgoing, have a passion for running and events, as well as a creative thinker.
Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in management, administration, or recreation preferred or equivalent experience. Computer skills including Word, Outlook and Excel. Proven ability to supervise, effective writing, and communication skills.
Ideal candidate will be able to handle all aspects of this race with our remote assistance and guidance.
Please review our website, http://www.drcsports.com, and email your cover letter and resume to chris@drcsports.com. In your cover letter, please give a detailed explanation of why you would like to work for DRC Sports and salary requirements.