Job Opening
Race support staff (part-time) - Charm city run events
Who We Are:
Charm City Run is a running and walking specialty company consisting of 6 retail locations and an events and training division. Founded in 2002, our mission is to inspire and move the human spirit one sole at a time. We love this statement. It’s a lofty goal, but we have a humble and perhaps ignorant belief that we can do this every day. Charm City Run Events produces over 130 endurance sporting events per year. Over 85,000 runners and walkers cross a Charm City Run finish line every year. Charm City Run Training prepares over 2,200 people per year for events from a 5K through an ultra marathon. The Live. Give. Run. Foundation has donated over one million dollars in 19 years and Charm City Run Events helps local non-profits raise over $500,000 a year for their respective causes.
Reports To:
Charm City Run Events Director Will Murdoch.
Your Job:
As a member of the Charm City Run Race Support Staff, you will be a critical part of the team charged with creating a memorable race experience for participants. You will assist with the construction, use, and breakdown of equipment needed for races being managed by Charm City Run (CCR). You will be trained on how to set up and operate all equipment, and will be expected to complete tasks as assigned with little supervision. We deliver a high level of customer service to our clients and participants, and expect that all staff will be friendly, courteous, and respectful at all events. General job duties are listed below.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Arrive to race venue at scheduled time in clean CCR apparel and stay until the event is over (usually four hours)
Assist with setting up race equipment (tents, tables, inflatable arch, timing clocks, finish line chute, etc.) and preparing the course
Coordinate with volunteers to manage race packet dispersal and race-day registration
Assist in timing the race as needed
Break down and pack up race equipment
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation to race venues
Must be available to work a minimum of 2 events or 2 race packet pickups (as needed) per month
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Compensation and Benefits:
$20/hr for events, $15/hr for packet pickups
CCR apparel to wear at events
25% discount at Charm City Run retail locations
Interested candidates should send their Application to Charm City Run Events Director Will Murdoch at will@charmcityrun.com.
About Charm City Run Events:
Charm City Run Events (CCR) is a full-service timing and event management company based in Baltimore County, MD. Since inception, CCR has grown to time and/or manage 130+ races per year in the greater Baltimore area including road and cross country races, multisport events, and various other timed competitions. In addition to managing events for clients, CCR also owns and manages many local races including the Shamrock 5k, Sole of the City 10k, and Charles Street 12.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
