The Events & Services Division organizes and plans all supplementary events to marathon week. The division is responsible for the following events: Health & Fitness Expo (seminars and packet pick up), and the VIP reception. The Corporate Team Challenge, Race Challenges Series, Charter Club, Information Booth, VIP Tent, and Beer Garden (Brew Crew) committees work to enhance the runner and spectator experience. Also, within Events & Services, the Pro Athlete Services committee enhances the stature of the event in the racing community by recruiting and coordinating hospitality for pro athletes to compete for National Championships and substantial prize purses.
See available Events & Services Division positions and their descriptions below:
- Information Booth Captains - 2 positions available
- Corporate Team Challenge Captain - 4 positions available
- Brew Crew Committee - 2 positions available
Information Booth Captains
2 positions available
Key Role:
Work with Expo Chair to provide answers to any and all questions from expo attendees, runners at start line and runners and spectators at finish; serve as a resource for runners and their families during race weekend.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Have an understanding of FAQs; answer questions effectively
- Train in and oversee day-of information booth volunteers
- Serve as resource for volunteers at the information booth
- Staff Info booths at Expo, Start Line, and Finish Line.
Key Skill Sets:
- Ability to train and manage a group of volunteers
- Above average spoken communication skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to multitask
- Outgoing and friendly
Supplies needed/used:
- Course maps
- Starting line and finish line detailed maps
- Map of area around River Center would be useful (shuttles, hotels, etc.)
- Spectator guides and participant guides
- FAQ sheets
- Volunteer list with contact info
- Volunteer shirts
Corporate Team Challenge Captain
4 positions available
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Off Season Event Responsibilities:
- Help manage the Hot Dash event for corporate teams—prizes, socializing, ensuring everything goes smoothly.
- Marathon Weekend Responsibilities:
- Friday: finish line walk-through; set-up 5K/10K tent.
- Saturday: manage 5K/10K tent—greet guests, socialize, promote Corporate Team Challenge, and clean up tent. Make sure marathon tent is set-up for Sunday.
- Sunday: manage marathon tent—greet guests, manage volunteers, police door to ensure only CTC members join, clean-up throughout and also take down and clean afterwards.
- Attend meetings throughout the year as needed
- Aid in team and participant recruitment for the CTC program
Key Skill Sets:
- Time management
- Initiative
- Motivation
- Organizational skills
- Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
Apply by filling out an application form linked below.
Brew Crew Committee
2 positions available
Brew Crew Committee members support TCM in the planning and execution of the Beer Garden strategies and operations. Lead the management of the Beer Garden Marathon Weekend, Hot Dash, Women Run the Cities, and the Red, White & Boom! with the goal of providing the highest quality of customer service to all categories of customers – participants, sponsors, vendors, spectators, and volunteers.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Help oversee the set-up and take-down of the Beer Garden area on event day (tables, chairs, signage)
- Recruit and train additional race day volunteers to support Beer Garden activations
- Assist with security and crowd control
- Manage ID check/wristbanding and distribution of beverages
Key Skill Sets:
- Organization
- Knowledge of events preferred
- A positive attitude!
- Excellent communication skills
- Initiative and ability to troubleshoot
- Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
Apply by filling out an application form linked below.