Owner / Event Director

6 days ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Brewery Running Series Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Do you love
running, craft beer,

and
community events

? We're looking for an energetic, organized, and outgoing
Director of Events

to plan and execute our
Brewery Running Series

events across
Virginia
and the surrounding metro area

.

You'll take the lead on creating memorable 5K fun runs that start and end at local breweries — blending fitness, community, and fun

What You'll Do

Event Planning & Coordination

  • Plan and execute 6–20 fun run (5K) events per year.
  • Partner with local breweries to host events and coordinate logistics.
  • Design 5K courses and manage event permits, supplies, and setup.
  • Hire, train, and lead a team of support staff, brand ambassadors, and volunteers.
  • Build partnerships and sponsorships with local and national businesses.
  • Work closely with local nonprofits to raise awareness and donations at each event.

Event Day Leadership

  • Oversee event setup, registration, and volunteer coordination.
  • Serve as event emcee and main point of contact for breweries, sponsors, and participants.
  • Ensure smooth execution of every event — from start to finish line (and beer line).

Marketing & Promotion

  • Manage and grow social media presence (Instagram, Facebook).
  • Design and send newsletters via Mailchimp.
  • Promote events through grassroots outreach, posters, and digital ads.
  • Write and distribute press releases for each season.

Operations & Collaboration

  • Manage accounting and budgets for your event series.
  • Attend national team meetings and contribute to overall brand growth strategy.
  • Work with other series directors and HQ to ensure event consistency.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in
    event planning, marketing, or promotions

(preferred).
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
- Passion for running, community engagement, and craft beer.
- Comfortable working weekends for events and occasional evenings for team meetings.

Tools You'll Use

Experience in any of these is a plus:

  • Canva

,
Adobe Suite

,
Mailchimp

,
Webflow

,
Square

,
Eventbrite
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
- Google Ads / Meta Ads

Why You'll Love It

This is a hands-on role where you'll:

  • Bring people together around movement and beer
  • Support local breweries and nonprofits
  • Be part of a fun, fast-growing nationwide team

We offer flexible hours, creative freedom, and the opportunity to grow your leadership skills while doing something you love.

About Us

Founded in
Minneapolis, MN in 2012

, the
Brewery Running Series

organizes over
300+ events annually

across the U.S. and Puerto Rico territory. Each event is a fun run that starts and ends at a local brewery, cidery, winery or coffee shop.

Our mission:
Be active. Have fun. Give back.

A portion of all proceeds supports local nonprofits in each community we run in.


Sound like you?

Apply now and help us bring the Brewery Running Series to life in
Virginia

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