Community Impact Specialist

About the position

The Community Impact Specialist at Brooks Sports, Inc. plays a vital role in executing the company's Community Impact strategy, focusing on youth running and partnerships that promote diversity and inclusion in the running community. This position is integral to fostering relationships with community partners and ensuring that Brooks' community investments are informed by the voices of those they serve. The specialist will support various initiatives, manage grants, and coordinate events that align with Brooks' mission to inspire people to run and create positive social change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Community Impact Manager to continuously execute Community Impact strategy including Future Run & Community Partners.
• Plan and execute key partner activations/events with oversight and guidance from the Community Impact Manager.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups to understand marketing plans and priorities and support campaigns that include Community Impact partners or stories.
• Administer Future Run grants programs inclusive of Future Run Team Grants & Future Run Community Grants.
• Partner with Community Impact Manager to administer financial and in-kind donations, ensuring compliance with legal and finance teams.
• Order and ship gear and coordinate screen printing for Community Impact partners, ensuring custom product orders are accounted for in budget trackers.
• Administer Philanthropic Donation Tracker, sending reminders for teams to input donations and pulling data as requested.
• Lead execution of the annual Inspiring Coaches program that recognizes high-school track and cross-country coaches making an impact on their communities.
• Execute photoshoots on behalf of Community Impact partners, developing shot lists and coordinating with production vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or relevant equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in marketing with specific experience in community and/or brand partnerships.
• Passion and knowledge of the running community, with the ability to develop loyal, engaging relationships with customers and partners.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective listening and demonstrating empathy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, resulting in effective working relationships across the company and with external partners.
• Ability to present with confidence and represent the Brooks brand with external stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution of multi-faceted projects and events involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstration of initiative and innovation, always looking to improve processes.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Gym membership