About Chicago Running Company

Chicago Running Company is a premier full-service event service provider who finds scalable solutions for its clients that are perfectly tailored to the event size and demographic.  Our services include Event Management & Consulting, Equipment Rentals, Registrations Solutions, Race Timing & Scoring, Photography & Videography and SWAG Procurement.

Chicago Running Company has a friendly, highly experienced staff of event professionals looking to expand by opening up an Event Production & Logistics Manager position.

Event Production & Logistics Manager

Competitive applicants will have experience working live athletic events with the ability to carry out all standard operating procedures associated specifically with event production. This position reports and collaborates with the Director of Events Production.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Works with Event Owners/Race Directors and designated members of the CRC team on course and site layout.
• Prepares and/or provides appropriate information, documents, and maps of areas of responsibilities for permit submissions to necessary agencies.
• Prepares street closures and logistics plans.
• Coordinates race service providers pre, during and post event.
• Establishes staffing needs for races and events.
• Determines truck rentals and driving as needed for event.
• Responsible for inventory and integrity of all CRC warehouse and equipment items.
• Coordinates CRC vehicles including proper licensing, maintenance/appearance, and scheduling usage.
• Works with Owner/Race Director and CRC Finance Department to establish and maintain budgets.
• Produce all vendor requisitions and purchase orders and responsible for keeping track of payment of invoices in area of responsibilities.
• Provides accurate expenditures for supplies and materials.
• Meet with clients as defined by contract, or as often as needed, to coordinate all operational aspects of the event.
• Provides professional interaction with clients including, but not limited to proper response time to calls, texts and emails and meeting clients deadlines and providing accurate information.
• Travel obligations ~60% throughout the year.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Required Skills:

• 2+ years endurance event experience.
• Proven attention to detail with ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to hold oneself accountable and an aptitude for prioritizing multiple projects.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset and approach to managing projects and problem solving.
• Ability to forge interdepartmental relationships and build a strong team atmosphere.
• Proven knowledge of computer programs such as google docs, Excel and Adobe features.

Qualities required of all CRC team members:

CRC is a growth-oriented organization with successful team members possessing a strong work ethic and the ability to work individually and as a team. Solutions-oriented individuals with a hands-on approach to identifying inefficiencies and cost saving opportunities, while maintaining a quality workplace environment and product. The flexible and cooperative environment lends itself to a tight knit community of employees working together to achieve success.