Race Director (5K Running Events) J3 Timing New Lenox, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $30 - $40 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Computer operation Volunteer management Packing Customer service High school diploma or GED Driver's License Event guest experience design Full Job Description J3 Events produces 5k and Half Marathon Running Events at locations across the U.S. We are looking for Race Directors to assist in traveling to and managing our 5k events in the Chicago area and within a 5 hour radius of the Chicago area. Race Director Role A J3 Events Race Director is responsible for producing J3 Events Races and 3rd party event management events when needed. This entails preparing for and delivering all aspects of producing live events including but not limited to; reviewing event details, purchasing water/snacks, packing for the event and handling race day activities such as registration, packet pickup, setup, teardown, timing, scoring, results, DJ, volunteers / crew coordination, and excellent customer service. Communicate directly to provide necessary information to other crew & volunteers. •Part Time and Full Time Positions Available Primary Responsibilities Primary responsibility is communicating directly with participants and venue and being the primary point of contact for staff, participants, volunteers, and vendors on race day. Acts as the primary point of contact on race day and is able to operate or oversee course setup, registration, timing, announcing, volunteer coordination, and customer service. •Additional tasks include providing timing for 3rd party races on weekends when we are not hosting an event. Expectation Excellent ability to communicate with participants, venue owners, and events staff Quick response time via email, phone and text (