Direct multiple road races per year
Plan, organize, and execute all race day logistics
Develop and execute strategic and tactical event operation plans
Establish and manage overall event operation budgets
Conduct excellent communication with all parties inside and outside of the company
Assist in the development of race budgets and expense management
Acquire necessary permits – Venues, Cities, Counties, Fire, Health, DOT, etc.
Provide vendor management
contracts, deliveries, equipment, etc.
Manage charity relationships and execute charity commitments
Coordinate all logistics for the race
Create effective layouts (parking, shuttle, venue, evacuation, etc.)
Pre-race travel, course/venue setup, and Race Day execution
Responsible for maintaining a safe and logistically sound race route
Supervise post-race wrap-up
both internal and external, compile all feedback and needed improvements, and implement the necessary changes the following year
Customer Service
Answer questions forwarded from customer service or that come directly to you
Represent the brand of Ragnar and present yourself in a professional manor
Drive large vehicles up to 26’ U-Haul trucks
Help execute the race sustainability plan, including waste reduction, energy use, and procurement practices
Other tasks as assigned

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience
Leadership experience required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and multiple cross-functional project teams
Well-organized with the ability to multitask, time management, and close attention to detail
Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize projects, work within short time frames, and meet deadlines
Conflict resolution experience
Heavy lifting (50 lbs.)
Working weekends and long hours during races
Any experience with budget management, operations, event management, and/or logistics is a big bonus
Having run and/or worked a Ragnar is a plus

Road Race Director

Key skills