Community Engagement & Project Coordinator

Be Part of Product Innovation at a Global Performance Brand

One of the fastest-growing brands in the running and performance footwear industry, known for its innovative products and strong connection to the global running community. The company combines cutting-edge product development with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that gives employees the opportunity to make a visible impact.

Job Description

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, event coordination, community engagement, recruiting, operations, or a related field
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Experience recruiting, scheduling, and coordinating large groups of people
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of a project from planning through execution
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and managing participant data
• Resourceful and proactive problem solver who can identify creative ways to engage participants
• Experience working with local communities, events, fitness organizations, sports programs, or brand activations is highly preferred
• Existing connections within the running, fitness, wellness, or athletic community are a strong plus
• Ability to coordinate logistics, manage timelines, and ensure a seamless participant experience
• Comfortable handling hands-on tasks, including operating a foot scanner, organizing materials, and supporting onsite testing events
• Availability to work onsite in New York throughout the project

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Highly organized with strong project coordination and administrative skills.
• Experienced in recruiting, scheduling, and managing large groups of participants.
• Comfortable owning a project from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Strong communicator who can effectively engage participants, running clubs, community groups, and internal stakeholders.
• Well-connected within the New York running, fitness, or wellness community.
• Proactive, resourceful, and creative when sourcing participants and solving problems.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities, timelines, and logistics simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and participant management skills.
• Comfortable with hands-on responsibilities, including conducting foot scans, managing spreadsheets, organizing inventory, and event setup.
• Confident building relationships across product, retail, merchandising, social media, and community teams.
• Adaptable with a passion for fitness, sports, events, or community engagement.
• Trustworthy and dependable, with the ability to make decisions independently and keep projects moving forward.
• Excited by the opportunity to work with an innovative global sportswear brand and contribute directly to the product development process.

What's on Offer

• Hourly pay in the range of $20 to $25, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits during the temporary assignment.
• Work in a professional and supportive environment in the heart of New York.