Community Impact Specialist

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

• Runner First: We act in the best interest of the runner.
• Word is Bond: We do what we say we’ll do.
• Champion Heart: We give our all in everything we do.
• There is no “I” in Run: We stay generous with our humanity.
• Keep Moving: We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.

Your Job:

At Brooks, we believe that running is a limitless source of positive energy that can change a day, a life, and even the world. Our Community Impact Programs leverage Brooks’ performance running gear, financial resources, and our energetic and dedicated people to champion the run for all. The Community Impact channel sits within the Brand PR & Communications team and makes critical contributions to Brooks’ purpose to inspire people to run their path, our conviction that everyone who wants to run feels welcome to run, and everyone who runs has a place to do it.

The Community Impact Specialist is responsible for supporting strategy and executing initiatives and partnerships in our priority areas of youth running and community partners. Rooted in the knowledge that youth sports foster a sense of belonging and generate lifelong social and health benefits, we support youth running teams, training clubs, and mentors through our Future Run Platform. We invest in organizations, running, and community groups who are advancing diversity and inclusion in running, working together to build community and affect positive social change.

The ideal candidate will approach their role with a listening mindset, empathy, and dedication to fostering mutually beneficial partnerships. This person will center diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work and ensure that Brooks’ community investments and partnerships amplify, benefit, and are informed by the voices of the individuals, communities, and organizations Brooks seeks to serve.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Community Impact Manager to continuously execute Community Impact strategy including (but not limited to) 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, including routing documents to legal and finance teams to ensure compliance.
• 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 our 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. Develop shot lists, order gear for photoshoots/events, and partner with on-site production vendors to ensure content capture meets Brooks’ standards.

Qualifications:

• 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, including the ability to understand and empathize with the runner to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and partners in the running community.
• 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 at improving our presence and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary.
• Embrace and live the Brooks values!
• 20% travel (~3-6 work trips/year).

Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $28.01 - $39.24 per hour. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Other:

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!

Benefits: including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.

Paid Time Off: Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.

Bonus: in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.

Perks: including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

Location: You will spend 3 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), honorable discharge or military status, protected citizen status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained guide dog by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.