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Current TCM Career Opportunities

  • The Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) Internships serve as part of a high caliber team that plan and execute the region’s premier running events.  

     

    TCM is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that organizes 5 race events and with a number of distances throughout the year, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.  We provide opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and experiences to live an active, healthy lifestyle. Our mission is simple - ignite everyone’s inner athlete. 

     

    The Event Management intern position will support two departments within TCM, which will be exposed to a broad array of volunteer and registration duties.  This role will provide support for the following: 

    • The areas of volunteer recruitment and management, volunteer committee support and additional outreach efforts as needed (see examples below under volunteers). 

    • The registration platform, packet pick-up, and customer service. 

     

    This intern will report to the Senior Volunteers Manager and Senior Registration Coordinator. 

     

    Responsibilities: 

    Volunteers 

    • Work with staff and appropriate Division Director to identify volunteer needs for all events  

    • Assist with recruitment efforts to retain nearly 5,000 volunteers (Association and race-day) for year-round events  

    • Assist with recruitment of new volunteer groups, collateral, applications, registration coordination, promotional and instructional messaging   

    • Assist with registration software platform, including updates and messaging  

    • Along with the Volunteer Recruitment Division, assist in race day operations and execution of volunteers 

    • Assist with prepping volunteer supplies, t-shirts, gear, and other warehouse duties as needed 

    • Assist with outreach initiatives such as school outreach, including High School Running Shoe program and donation certificates 

      

    Registration 

    • Co-manage packet pick up for various events 

    • Assist with registration customer service inquiries  

    • Assist in creating online registrations and management of the registration software 

    • Managing registration tracking and data reporting 

    • Assist in management of the special registration programs (codes and discounts) 

    • execution of volunteers 

    • Assist with prepping registration supplies and other warehouse duties as needed 

     

    General office  

    • Support office staff and volunteers with various office projects and other administrative functions as required 

    • Commit to being trained as a knowledgeable and approachable TCM Ambassador at events, in the community and through requested outreach 

    • Additional intern responsibilities include: 

    • Attending association meetings, event walk through meetings as requested and All Association Banquet 

    • Assist in leading designated registration or volunteer area on race day (to be assigned on an event-by-event basis) 

    • Other duties as assigned 

     

    Qualifications: 

    • Excellent communication and organizational skills 

    • Able to facilitate successful relationships with school groups, community groups and corporations 

    • Must display high attention to detail and be conscientious 

    • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, intermediate Excel knowledge a plus 

    • Able to prioritize and work in a busy, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 

    • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously 

    • Ability to regularly lift weights for events up to 25 lbs. and occasionally weights up to 40 lbs. 

    • Must be available to attend and work at TCM events, sometimes on weekends or in the evenings 

    • Mandatory 2024 event dates: 

    • Hot Dash: Monday, March 18 – Saturday, March 23 

    • Get in Gear: Monday, April 22 – Saturday, April 27 

    • Twin Cities Orthopedics’ Women Run the Cities Presented by PNC Bank: Monday, May 13 – Saturday, May 18 

    • Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend: Monday, September 30 – Sunday, October 6 

    • Dick’s Sporting Goods Turkey Day 5K: Friday, November 15 – Thursday, November 21 

    • Excellent customer service skills (phone/email/in person) 

    • Desire to be a team player – working with staff, volunteers, and event participants 

    Position Duration: January – December 2024 

     

    Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday office hours (9:00 am – 5:00 pm), evening, and weekend hours to be mutually agreed upon to support events, meetings, and community outreach 

    Hours Per Week: 15 per week; increase in hours as available for events and meetings 

    Compensation: $16/hour 

     

    Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to jobsearch3@tcmevents.org. 

  • The Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) Internships serve as part of a high caliber team that plan and execute the region’s premier running events.  

     

    TCM is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that organizes 5 race events and with a number of distances throughout the year, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.  We provide opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and experiences to live an active, healthy lifestyle. Our mission is simple - ignite everyone’s inner athlete. 

     

    Job Responsibilities 

    The Social Media and Marketing Intern is a part-time position that assists with the execution of social media content, customer service and website and TCM app administration. This position will report to the Social Media & Digital Engagement Manager.  

     

    • Manage social media customer service 

    • Stay up to date with social media trends and create graphics and assets in response 

    • Assist in development and execution of social media strategies 

    • Draft, manage and monitor social media campaigns for various audiences using appropriate tone and branding  

    • Track and report website and social media analytics 

    • Draft and edit TCM app content  

    • Assist with TCM website edits  

    • Help design community and event marketing outreach strategies including booth staffing, materials, logistics and messaging 

    • Support brainstorming and execution of tactics to meet marketing and experience team goals 

    • Coordinate special projects and assist in office tasks as directed 

     

    Job Qualifications 

    • Seeking creative, energized and motivated individual  

    • Excellent customer service skills (social media/email/in person) 

    • Must be a self-starter who can work independently  

    • Excellent communication and organizational skills 

    • Must display high attention to detail and be conscientious 

    • Able to prioritize and work in a busy, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 

    • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously 

    • Serve as a knowledgeable and approachable TCM Ambassador at events, in the community and through requested outreach 

    • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 

    • Experience with video creation is a plus 

    • Ability to regularly lift weights for events up to 25 lbs. and occasionally weights up to 40 lbs. 

    • Desire to be a team player – working with staff, volunteers and event participants 

    • Must be available to attend and work at 2023 TCM events including Hot Dash (March 23), Get In Gear (April 27), Women Run the Cities (May 18), Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend (Oct 4-6), and Turkey Day 5K (November 21). 

     

    Position Duration: January – December 2024 

    Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday office hours, TCM events and other community outreach requests (to be mutually agreed upon) 

    Hours Per Week:  typically, 15 hours per week; increase in hours available for certain event weeks 

    Compensation: $16/hour 

     

    Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to jobsearch2@tcmevents.org.  

  • Serving as a valued member of Twin Cities In Motion’s (TCM) Leadership Team (LT), this position supports efficient and effective organizational workflow.  Supporting management in the areas of reporting, planning, scheduling, and organizing tasks that keep time and resources focused on delivering upon the organization’s Strategic Plan (Playbook) and the related goals, events, and services that make-up TCM’s Community Service Portfolio (CSP).  This position also serves as a liaison to the board of directors, volunteers, and community partners.   

     

    The Leadership Team Coordinator & Portfolio Support Specialist must be creative and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial team environment. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.  

     

    Key Responsibilities   

     

      Leadership Team Coordinator: 

    • Based upon TCM’s Playbook and CSP, support the President & Leadership Team (LT) in successfully delivering against annual business-plans.  

    • Coordinate and manage the President’s schedule and provide administrative support as needed for all members of the Leadership Team.  

    • Serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors, volunteers, and community partners.  

    • Prepare, edit, maintain correspondence, communication, and other documents for the Leadership Team and Board. 

    • With direction from the President and LT develop, implement, and maintain TCM’s annual Master Planning Calendar that supports all cross-functional teams in the coordination and delivery of TCM’s Playbook & CSP. 

    • Actively manage day-to-day coordination for TCM’s new Twin Cities Motion Center and related support services around a shared Activation Calendar.  Role will represent TCM by working closely with internal Founding Motion Partners and TCM staff as well as externally with other non-profit organizations, partners, vendors, and stakeholders --- all to support a growing level of motion community programs and services.    

    • Assist Sr. Human Resource & Accounting Manager with other office & facility duties as requested. 

    • Assist with coordination of special events such as VIP Reception, Staff Retreat and other special projects as assigned.  

     

    Portfolio Support Specialist: 

    • Working with the LT, staff and volunteer support within all process phases, the advancement of product development and evaluation within TCM’s Community Service Portfolio (CSP).  

    • Support the LT in the continual advancement of TCM’s Playbook, helping ensuring progress on agreed strategies, including the developing and presenting of quarterly progress reports as well as updating other key reports and product profiles.  

    • Help advance and support an environment where great ideas are heard, evaluated, and invested in.  

    • Support TCM being a data driven and informed organization across all business disciplines; including tracking resource changes, risks and apply learnings for future projects 

    • Evaluate CSP offerings and related activities to determine if targeted outcomes are being successfully achieved; providing information for reports and records through research, data retrieval, compiling and/or tabulating statistics and presenting the information in useable and understandable formats 

    • Analyze consumer needs, assess current competitor offerings, and market trends, and potential partnerships. 

    • Organize key stakeholders to align resources to project plans to achieve desired outcomes 

     

    Skills and Qualifications: 

    • Bachelor's degree required 

    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 

    • Strong planning skills and experience with event-based product management required.   Experience in research and data analysis preferred  

    • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally; providing both internal and external parties with a high level of professionalism and in a manner that reflects positively on the organization.   

    • Demonstrate ability and temperament to work with sensitive information. 

    • Team player - have team-oriented experience and approach. 

    • Service focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations of the President and other team members by maintaining effective relationships with interested parties. 

    • Ability to handle fast-paced, deadline driven environment, with attention to detail and ability to maintain a calm presence during challenging situations. 

    • Highly effective cross-functional team support experience with ability to build consensus among constituencies.  

    • Be able to provide regular in-office hours 4-5 days per week, with some limited work from home abilities.  Must be able to regularly provide flexible hours for nights and weekends within a monthly full-time schedule as dictated by the needs of the business for projects, events and meetings. 

     

    Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt  

    Direct Report: President  

    Position open until filled. Please apply at jobsearch4@tcmevents.org   

  • Are you an organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for sports retail and lifestyle merchandising? Twin Cities In Motion, is looking for a full-time Merchandise & Community Engagement Coordinator who believes in our nonprofit mission and is driven by community engagement and impact.  

     

    In this exciting role, you will be responsible for merchandise buying, in-person and online store management, customer sales & service, and order fulfillment. In addition to supporting day-to-day merchandise duties, this position plays a key role in the success of pop-up retail sales at all of TCM events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Weekend expo store.   

     

    Twin Cities In Motion is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that organizes 5 race events and with several distances throughout the year, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. We provide opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and experiences to live an active, healthy lifestyle. Our mission is simple - ignite everyone’s inner athlete. 

     

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

    • Under supervision and guidance, play a lead role in delivering against an annual sales plan, including management of monthly forecasts, sales strategies, risk management, and long-term budgeting  

    • Contribute to the development of new goods and retail strategies, identifying business opportunities based on the market demands to drive revenues and increase profitability 

    • Track inventory, negotiate with suppliers, manage deliveries, and devise on how to minimize costs without compromising merchandise quality 

    • Oversee TCM’s e-commerce, online website and in-person Motion Center retail store; including inventory management, product setup, sales plans, and store merchandising 

    • Support staff, partners, and volunteers at the Motion Center as a Community Enagagement Coordinator – working with the team to incorporate and support retail strategies and guest experiences as part of growing programs and services organized around the Motion Center’s monthly community activation calander 

    • Serve as staff lead for TCM pop-up retail stores, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend expo store. Duties include ordering, quality control, pricing, store staffing, technology lead and other needs as assigned   

    • Arrange product displays, help in developing marketing campaigns, and plan promotional offers to attract customers 

    • Accurately package and ship customer orders in an efficient manner with great attention to detail 

    • Manage the ordering of TCM branded gear promotions  

    • Provide exceptional front-line customer sales & service 

    • Other event responsibilities as assigned 

     

    The ideal candidate comprises: 

    • Passionate for TCM’s nonprofit mission  

    • Strong retail market, product and brand awareness 

    • Advanced planning and analytical skills, including computer skills  

    • Good judgement and decision-making skills  

    • Confidence in suggesting calculated risks  

    • Strong customer awareness and understanding  

    • Discreet, professional and well spoken, with excellent communication skills  

    • Exceptionally organized, methodical and efficient  

    • Time keeping & ability to meet stringent deadlines 

    • Excellent customer service skills (phone/email/in person) 

    • An outgoing personality, strong work ethic, and experience working in a team-oriented environment encouraging open collaboration 

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, continually changing environment 

    • Proficient in MS Office Suite, and familiar with Windows Operating systems; Shopify experience is preferred 

    • Ability to regularly lift weights for events up to 25 lbs. and occasionally weights up to 40 lbs. 

    • Ability to travel in and around Minneapolis/St. Paul area 

    • Ability to work flexible monthly retail and event base hours, including regular evenings and weekends, with some limited work remote capabilities 

     

    Qualifications: 

    • Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, or a related field 

    • Minimum 3 years of experience in Merchandising 

    • Strong knowledge of retail operations, inventory management, vendor relations and merchandising 

    • Ability to analyze data, recognize trends, and make recommendations 

    Status: Non-Exempt 

     

    Reports to:  Sr. Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy 

    Compensation: Commensurate with experience  

    Application Process:  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to jobsearch2@tcmevents.org, position open until filled. 

  • Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) is currently seeking a part-time Accounting & HR Coordinator to assist in numerous related duties such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and support of financial reporting.   Job duties will also include basic administrative responsibilities, and HR staff support.  You will be an important contributor to making TCM one of the best places to work.   

      

    TCM is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that organizes 5 race events and with a number of distances throughout the year, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.  We provide opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and experiences to live an active, healthy lifestyle. Our mission is simple - ignite everyone’s inner athlete.  

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    Key Responsibilities Accounting:  

    • Essential duties in accounting, including performing clerical and accounting entry activities including verifying and paying invoices   

    • Support the development of monthly financial statements and reports  

    • Assist with internal audits & the monitoring of control systems  

    • Process/Print and mail all vendor expenses weekly - includes validating and verifying each expense with the budget prior to mailing  

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    Key Responsibilities Human Resources:  

    • Process bi-weekly payroll and prepare/organize all payroll and expense reporting for audit integrity.  

    • Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems  

    • Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and assisting the hiring process  

    • Maintain and update job descriptions and employee files  

    • Maintain and support delivery of the employee benefit programs according to policy and legal requirements  

    • Support and implement effective onboarding plans  

    • Assist in performance management and annual review processes  

    • Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues  

    • Maintain employee records, according to policy and legal requirements 

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    Qualifications & Requirements:  

    • Strong ethics and reliability, including maintaining the highest level of confidentiality   

    • Advance degree(s) in related field preferred  

    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Payroll/Accounts Payable & related financial and accounting support required  

    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in supporting HR best practices, including benefit management preferred  

    • Microsoft – Outlook, Excel, Word, skills required 

    • Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities  

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

    • Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude  

    • Able to learn new systems, experience in Quick Books required  

    • Able to manage a variety of on-going tasks and projects and prioritize/organize work on a daily basis  

    • Research and resolve problems independently and/or as part of a team.  

    • Function as a trusted team member within the department and organization  

    • Some nights and weekend hours required, including supporting TCM team around and on day of event activities  

    • Passion for our Mission, Vision & Values  

      

    Twin Cities In Motion is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability.   We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.  
     

    Status: Non-exempt, part-time (20-24 Hours Per Week), primarily at the TCM Office   

    Reports to:  Senior Accounting & HR Manager  

    Position open until filled. Please apply at jobsearch5@tcmevents.org   

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