Sr. US Community & Partnerships Manager, Running

📋 Description

• Lead activations for races and events, from strategy to post-event recap.
• Oversee U.S. running ambassador program: strategy, partnerships, budgets.
• Develop run clubs, grassroots and digital community programs.
• Lead community content capture and real-time storytelling.
• Create activation strategies and playbooks for retail activations.
• Oversee budgets, agencies, vendors, and reporting.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Seven years in community marketing, partnerships, events, or related fields.
• Expert knowledge of run/outdoor marketing, activations, and brand-building.
• Experience leading race events, sponsorships, ambassadors, and programs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence.
• Preferred: trail running passion; ambassador programs; retail activation experience.

🎁 Benefits

• Hybrid work model; Portland-based with on-site days.
• Travel up to 40–50% domestically.
• Values-led, inclusive culture.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Opportunities to shape US running community and partnerships.