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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! While there are no current job opportunities available, 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!
Volunteer with us
P3R - Kids of STEEL & RUN Varsity
Located in the North Side
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
P3R Youth Programming Intern May 2026 - August 2026 (flexible start and finish dates)
ABOUT P3R
- 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 & fitness programs throughout the Pittsburgh region, including the award-winning Kids of STEEL program and RUN Varsity events.
INTERNSHIP DUTIES/STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Youth Programming Department in serving all participants age 18 and under. Duties may include:
- Attend camps, practices and special events with P3R staff
- Lead workouts and activities at programming sites and community events
- Share knowledge by drafting content for blogs, social media, and newsletters
- Work collaboratively with the video team on shoots and productions
- Execute outreach by assisting with new Kids of STEEL site recruitment
- Assist with volunteer recruitment
- Creating marketing materials to promote events and advance the mission of P3R
- Assist with P3R events including but not limited to: America’s Mile, RUN Varsity Summer Run Series, UPMC Run Clinic, Kids of STEEL TRACK Day, and planning for the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race and FlyBy5K
- Creating content and videos for Kids of STEEL socials and website
- Monitoring & researching best practices to stay ahead of trends
REQUIREMENTS
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Passion for mission of P3R
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible scheduling including several evenings or weekend dates
- Ability to instruct others in physical activity
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Background Clearance
- Reliable mode of transportation to and from events
EXPERIENCES YOU CAN EXPECT
- Getting a behind the scenes view and contributing to planning world class events in the sports business
- Utilizing your creativity and passion for activity
- Creating fun experiences for kids and their families centered around movement and activity
- Motivating our region to increase time spent in physical activity
- Interacting with the community: an opportunity to work with diverse populations
- Opportunities to learn from staff members from various departments including: youth programming, marketing, public relations, partnerships, and event operations
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to hr@p3r.org