Development Coordinator
Tampa, FL Foundation
Job Type
Full-time
Description

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit. As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.


The Development Coordinator with the IRONMAN Foundation (IMF) will primarily focus on strengthening and building relationships with prospective and current TEAM IMF athletes, as well as providing outstanding customer service and communication to all IRONMAN Foundation stake holders. This individual will be instrumental in providing support for IRONMAN Foundation’s development and program management with a focus on executing exceptional athlete experience.


Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of TEAM IMF and maintenance of the team roster.

• Manage IRONMAN Foundation apparel and kit inventory.

• Manage the fulfillment of athlete kits and shipments.

• Provide support for IMF special events and development projects.

• Provide administrative support to the Development Manager.

• Work directly with Athlete Services for TEAM IMF race registrations.

• Provide support for TEAM IMF fundraising, including monitoring and outreach.

• Provide support for the creation and maintenance of IMF fundraising campaigns.

• Collaborate and provide administrative support on additional IMF projects as assigned.

• Represent IMF at key IRONMAN events over the course of the triathlon season.

• Assist in coordination of off-site events.

 

Key Success Indicators/Attributes:

• Exhibit strong drive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations.

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and be open-minded, as well as communicate new ideas that add value to the team.

• Ability to self-motivate and self-direct; possess strong time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a highly-collaborative and close team environment.

• Be detail oriented and ensure accuracy with work tasks and projects.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements):

• Ability to travel during the year (peak times April – November).

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with preferred fields of study in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Kinesiology, Business, or related field.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

• Ability to lift and move 25 lbs, stand for extended periods of time, and work extended event hours.


Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year professional work experience in business, nonprofit, communications, marketing, sales, or customer service.

• Experience in Microsoft TEAMS, Donor Drive, and Constant Contact a plus.

• Experience in events or public engagement.

• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organization and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and support multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• High Energy Level.

• Ability to work weekends and nights as needed.

• Ability to handle highly stressful situations with composure and foresight.

This position reports to the Development Manager and is based out of the IRONMAN Foundation office in Tampa, FL.


The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.