Field Operations Coordinator

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Job description

Who we are:

At Ragnar, we have built a premiere series of road and trail running adventures. While we are excited about the progress we've made over the past 17 years, we feel like we are just scratching the surface. We want to change how folks spend their weekend and infuse adventure into their everyday life.

We have built a coast-to-coast relay series, our own technology platform, dabbled in virtual events and partnered with some amazing brands along the way. Here at Ragnar, we are a passionate and scrappy team coming together from a wide range of backgrounds to solve incredibly complex problems and deliver amazing experiences.

We need a Field Operation Coordinator to join our team. This position will work directly with our Race Directors and Operations teams to ensure a logistically sound event and great runner experience. The Field Operations Coordinator will be responsible for managing the inventory and restocking of the Ragnar Trailers, coordinating pallet shipping, restock purchasing, handling equipment rentals across Ragnar's formats, scheduling repairs and maintenance on Ragnar equipment, as well as acting as an on-call representative during some race weekends.

Who you are:

You are an adaptable, forward thinker, who knows that no matter how early you finished your planning or finalized all the details of an event, unexpected things always seem to find their way to the surface and when things do go awry, you can think on the fly, make sound decisions, and act quickly to get things back on course. Your organizational skills are off the charts and somehow your brain is able to see the big picture simultaneously with all the crucial details.? You know how to juggle (not literally, but if you do that's awesome). You enjoy finding the most efficient practices and implementing standard operating procedures (SOP's)

What will you be working on:

• Assist in management of companywide event materials
• Organize and manage the operational section of the Ragnar Distribution Center
• This includes but is not limited to warehouse cleaning, tracking overstock inventory, and being the point person for all Distribution Center matters
• Analyze, document, and implement best practices
• Collaborate with the Race Directors, Gear team, and Activation Leads to ensure proper onsite delivery and event execution
• Manage and maintain working equipment as well as inventory replenishment
• Track race day metrics and make improvements
• Travel to races to perform essential Race Week functions
• Race day - ownership of pre-determined venues, inventory, and packing
• Race day - volunteer management
• Supply ordering / purchasing
• Shipping and Receiving equipment and race materials
• Coordinate orders between departments and race/Ragnar distribution center
• Assist in the management of Road Crew
• Work weekends and long hours during races

Travel Requirement:

• First year of employment, anticipate up to 25-30% travel. As systems are learned, anticipate 20% travel expected yearly

Your skillset:

1-2 years of relevant experience with experience leading teams

Superb organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team

Positive Attitude

Basic computer knowledge, including Office 360

Possess technical & mechanical abilities (e.g., basic carpentry, construction, and/or welding skills)

Able to work non-traditional hours

Have reliable transport and a clean driving record

Comfortable navigating travel in new and major cities

Able to drive large vehicles & forklifts is a plus

Reside in the Salt Lake City, UT area or are willing to relocate to the Salt Lake City area

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a physically demanding role. This role is required to spend long hours managing a large outdoor event. The role requires the safe operation of heavy machinery such as but not limited to forklifts, scissor lifts, Box Trucks, and utility carts. The role requires the safe operation of power/hand tools, construction of simple structures, and the ability to transport event equipment (up to 50 lbs). To complete the essential functions this role must be able to communicate with co-workers in spaces with moderate to loud levels of volume. The role also requires the use of vision in various settings (such as but not limited to close, distance, color, depth, and peripheral vision). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons of all abilities to perform essential role functions.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Follow established departmental policies, procedures, safety protocol, and Company COVID-19 guidelines and procedures

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