Event management firm Richmond Multisports (RMS) is looking for a business development and operations coordinator. This position is key to the future growth and success of the company. It requires a very detail oriented, driven, task master and leader. It would also be ‘very helpful if you are a triathlete or runner and have experience with RMS races.’
Other added values would be centred around knowledge of running/triathlon, social media and local networking skills. Integrity is key – with attention on prioritizing and communicating well with others. This is a full time position, not necessarily 9-5, with 8 working weekends in a calendar year.
RMS is primed for a growth spurt, and the person hired in this position will be a valuable player in the business – with future potential to become a race director as well as reap other added benefits.
Business Development & Operations Coordinator
I. Outdoor Race Weekend Production
- Management of equipment setup & tear down
- Management of all tents & sponsor’s needs, banners, tables
- Trailer organization and stock
- Place equipment orders & analyze quantities
- Lead RMS production team on site, set expectations, goals, execute RMS mission
- Assign and execute task checklist to team
- Coordinate deliveries with vendors and sponsors
- Lead setup of packet pick-up tents and tables
II. Website/Registration Skills
- Update RMS web pages
- Upload and remove sponsor logos
- Manage edits on registration
- Coordinate with local training organizations on web content
- Organize and email registration data to timers
- Collaborative help with refunds, transfers and deferrals with online registration company
- Work with graphic designer on race logo changes
- Analyze registration statistics, running & triathlon industry
- Communicate with each event’s volunteer coordinator
III. Equipment/Storage
- Manage inventory control
- Handle trailer & truck maintenance
- Need to be fit and be able to lift 50 lbs
IV. Communications
- Team communications leader
- Organize and email pre-ride/swim/run schedules
- Update race web calendars
- Oversee marketing distribution
- Collaborative help as an athlete liaison
- Contribute to RMS newsletters
- Confident with working with police, venue contacts and people in general
To apply, applicants should e-mail a CV and covering letter to rmsposition[at]gmail.com.
Based in Richmond, Virginia, Richmond Multisports (RMS) is an event management and production company, with Laurie Mehler, its President/Owner, having 11 years of experience as a race director. RMS was started in March 2004. It specializes in triathlons only. These races are open to men, women, kids, relay teams, swim-bikers only, or swim-runners only, and corporate/club/training teams.
RMS events are ‘created for longevity with a full time career commitment behind them.’ Each event is created with ‘a win-win-win concept behind it, everyone wins: the triathlete, the venue, the charity, the volunteers, the sponsors and RMS.’
