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Best known for organizing the acclaimed annual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, P3R also organizes a variety of other high-quality races, training runs, and health and fitness programs throughout the Pittsburgh region.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!  We invite you to explore our volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved, make a difference, and gain valuable experience. Please visit the link below to learn more about our volunteer programs and how you can contribute to our mission. We appreciate your interest and look forward to potentially working together in the future!

Open Positions

P3R, the engine behind Pittsburgh’s most transformative sporting events including the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events, is seeking a Coordinator, Digital Marketing. This role will report to Manager, Digital Marketing and will play a vital role in the growth of P3R’s brand through marketing and communications efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Organic Social Media

  • Assist in the planning, scheduling, and publishing of organic content across social platforms for both the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and P3R
  • Monitor social channels daily, engaging with community comments, messages, and mentions in line with P3R and Pittsburgh Marathon brand voice
  • Track and report on social performance metrics (engagement, reach, follower growth), surfacing insights and recommendations
  • Support the maintenance of the social content calendar, ensuring timely delivery of assets and copy
  • Shoot, edit, and produce short-form video and photo content for social and digital channels

Influencer and Ambassador Program Support

  • Assist in identifying, vetting, and building relationships with influencers, creators, and brand ambassadors
  • Support outreach, contracting coordination, and onboarding of talent and partners
  • Track deliverables and compile performance metrics

Partnership Marketing

  • Support the execution of sponsorship marketing deliverables, ensuring brand assets and content requirements are fulfilled on time
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to track sponsorship contract deliverables

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with social media management/scheduling tools (Hootsuite, HubSpot, Sprout Social, Later, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva

About P3R:

P3R is an innovative full-service event management organization, specializing in transformative sporting events and exhilarating experiences that unite. Our clients (like the Pittsburgh Steelers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the National Senior Games Association, just to name a few) trust us to bring every aspect of operational excellence to their special events. From operations planning, permitting, and execution to meaningful sponsorships, creative marketing and advertising, and engaging public relations, P3R is the region’s premier sporting event and experience expert. As part of our non-profit mission to inspire any and all to MOVE with us, we provide premium event experiences and robust programming.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@P3R.org.

P3R, the engine behind Pittsburgh’s most transformative sporting events including DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend, is seeking a Manager, Growth Marketing. This role will report to Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications and will play a vital role in the growth of P3R’s brand through marketing and communications efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Growth Marketing

  • Drive measurable and sustainable growth across the full customer lifecycle from first touchpoint to retention 
  • Develop retention and re-engagement campaigns to drive repeat participation year over year 
  • Track conversion and channel performance across multiple platforms, including but not limited to paid and organic social media, paid search, email marketing, advertising, SMS
  • Research and map untapped participant pools, including but not limited to local run clubs, fitness centers, corporate wellness programs, and community organizations, working collaboratively with teammates on targeted outreach and acquisition campaigns to convert them 
  • Translate data into actionable plans

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) 

  • Develop and execute a GEO strategy to ensure our events and content are accurately surfaced and cited by AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, Google AI Overviews)  
  • Stay ahead of evolving best practices for AI search visibility, testing new tactics as generative engines and their ranking behaviors evolve 
  • Work collaboratively with digital marketing, content, public relations and partnership sales team members to publish authoritative, citation-worthy content (event guides, results pages, athlete profiles, FAQs), owning day-to-day maintenance of P3R’s five websites 

Event Support

  • Coordinate day-of logistics for marketing activations, run of show, sponsor visibility, and participant touchpoints at P3R events
  • Assist with capturing content (photos, video, participant stories) for use in post-event marketing and future acquisition campaigns 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Economics or related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong analytical skills; comfortable building reports and making data-driven decisions Experience with audience research and segmentation
  • Experience with CRM/lifecycle tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, or similar) 
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals and genuine curiosity or early experience with GEO/AI search optimization (this is a new and evolving field, ability to learn and experiment is highly desirable)
  • Attendance at P3R-owned and managed events is an essential function of this position. This includes, but is not limited to, race weekends, expos, community outreach events, and other organizational activities.
  • Event schedules may require early mornings, evenings and weekends.   
  • All applicants must have a valid driver's license.

About P3R

P3R is an innovative full-service event management organization, specializing in transformative sporting events and exhilarating experiences that unite. Our clients (like the Pittsburgh Steelers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the National Senior Games Association, just to name a few) trust us to bring every aspect of operational excellence to their special events. From operations planning, permitting, and execution to meaningful sponsorships, creative marketing and advertising, and engaging public relations, P3R is the region’s premier sporting event and experience expert. As part of our non-profit mission to inspire any and all to MOVE with us, we provide premium event experiences and robust programming.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@P3R.org.

Classification
Non-Exempt/Part- time  

Reports to
SVP of Operations  

Supervises
Medical Volunteer Event Staff as assigned.  

Schedule
Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must work 20 hours each week.  Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.       

Effective Date
July 1, 2026  

Summary/Objective
The Medical Liaison works with the SVP of Operations to implement all aspects of the finish line medical tents, ambulance services, communication networks and transportation vehicles support. This position is also responsible for assisting with the medical professionals covering all race events.   Position also assists with other operational duties such as securing medical vendors and medical supplies needed per race event.   

Essential Duties:

  • Manages the medical program for assigned P3R events and assists with medical planning for assigned client events.
  • Works with the SVP of Operations, Medical Board, medical directors, UPMC medical partners, and operational teams to plan, coordinate, and execute medical operations for assigned P3R events.
  • Supports the development, implementation, and ongoing review of comprehensive medical plans, including medical tents, aid stations, EMS/ambulance services, transportation, communications, and emergency response resources.
  • Coordinates the recruitment, communication, orientation, and assignment of medical volunteers, Aid Station Managers, Red Cross volunteers, and other medical event personnel.
  • Works with the Red Cross Coordinator to coordinate volunteer assignments and support services, including hospital liaisons, SAG bus support, Lost Runner Services, and other designated medical support areas.
  • Coordinates medical staffing, equipment, technology, supplies, and logistical needs to ensure medical operations are properly prepared and event-ready.
  • Works with the Equipment Manager and appropriate vendors to determine, order, organize, distribute, and maintain medical equipment and supplies, including AEDs, I-STATs and related supplies, medical kits, massage equipment, and other specialized medical resources.
  • Coordinates the preparation, distribution, assignment, and recovery of medical technology and equipment used during events, including iPads, MiFi devices, radios, AEDs, and other medical response equipment as needed.
  • Supports the implementation and operation of medical technology and patient tracking systems (EMOS), including reviewing, updating, and preparing systems and devices for event use.
  • Works with the SVP of Operations to coordinate EMS and ambulance support for P3R events and assists with the distribution and communication of EMS materials, routes, maps, and other event-specific information.
  • Oversees the infrastructure and operational readiness of aid stations, medical tents, and other designated medical support areas, including staffing, equipment, supplies, credentials, communications, and related logistical needs.
  • Coordinates medical volunteer apparel, credentials, vests, course passes, medical bins, and other materials required for event personnel.
  • Supports race-weekend medical operations, including event setup and shutdown, volunteer check-in and coordination, medical tent operations, equipment distribution, and post-event collection and recovery of medical equipment and supplies.
  • Tracks data and historical race information to assist in planning for anticipated medical utilization, staffing, equipment, and supply needs.
  • Works with assigned clients, medical partners, and vendors to determine and fulfill event-specific medical requirements.
  • Provides support and information to medical volunteers and Aid Station Managers, including medical guides, instructional materials, training information, and event communications.
  • Maintains current knowledge of medical event operations, point-of-care medical devices, and emerging practices relevant to mass sporting events.
  • Attends Medical Board meetings and participates in the Safety Committee, providing medical recommendations and supporting safety-related initiatives.
  • Coordinates food, beverage and other operational needs for medical personnel during marathon race weekend.
  • Assists with post-event equipment recovery, inventory, and return or shipment of medical equipment and supplies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

  • Passion for mission of P3R Outstanding customer service skills Detail oriented
    Must have knowledge of the volume and type of medical problems that arise during a race event.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent  communication skills (oral and written) Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
  • Ability to develop and maintain rapport with public and co-workers Analytical and problem solving skills Ability to work independently and within a team Project management skills Proficient in MS Office    

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment.  The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.  

Travel
Occasional travel as necessary  

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or Health Managing Systems Valid Driver’s license CPR & AED Certifications

About P3R:
P3R is an innovative full-service event management organization, specializing in transformative sporting events and exhilarating experiences that unite. Our clients (like the Pittsburgh Steelers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the National Senior Games Association, just to name a few) trust us to bring every aspect of operational excellence to their special events. From operations planning, permitting, and execution to meaningful sponsorships, creative marketing and advertising, and engaging public relations, P3R is the region’s premier sporting event and experience expert. As part of our non-profit mission to inspire any and all to MOVE with us, we provide premium event experiences and robust programming.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@P3R.org.

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