Altra: Community Coordinator

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?

At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com.

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Community Coordinator at Altra looks a little like this.

This role is in the marketing department and is primarily focused on executing a plan that helps us win with women, and build a younger and more diverse community in North America.  They will work closely with the marketing team, creative team and outside partners.  This role reports to the Social Media & Community Manager.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

·         Develop relationships and partnership opportunities with diverse and women’s run clubs/events and ambassadors in our growth markets and then work with the Manager of Social Media & Community to operationalize a way to execute with these groups.

·         Work with the Marketing Director and Social Impact & Sustainability Director to execute grassroots marketing programs with our community partners such as RIDC, Run for Public Lands, Trust for Public Lands and Freestone Endurance.

·         Operationalize our seeding program with key opinion leaders so we can not only seed them, but also leverage their network so new people and communities can also experience Altra.

·         Work with our Sports Marketing Team to develop a plan that supports our athlete ambassador Alysia Montano on her journey to LA in 2028.

·         Be at the forefront of culture and social trends to support the marketing team so we can attract the consumer of the future and build a relevant brand.

·         Support the Social Media & Community Manager in developing community content ideas that uplifts the voices of our diverse communities, plus work with channel partners to integrate these stories across channels when appropriate.

·         Execute community based in real life events and ensure we are bringing our brand to life consistently.

·         Keep the community calendar up to date and our internal team engaged in opportunities to get involved with run culture.

·         Work with the Social Media & Community Manager and Coordinator of Paid Media to input content needs into our Social Evergreen Briefs, plus support filming iphone content if/when needed.

·         Work with Social Media & Community Manager to manage the social and community budget and process partnership agreements with legal.

·         Support the Social Media & Community Manager in developing insight-based marketing reviews.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 2-3 years of experience and professional achievements. 

A successful candidate will need to have an understanding and passion for run culture and community building. They will have a can-do attitude and be willing to pitch in wherever help is needed.  They will need to be consumer-first-minded and be able to drive connection and community with new thinking and ideas across a diverse group of people.  

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

·         Experience or desire to build communities across run clubs, events and ambassadors

·         Consumer-first-minded and be able to drive connection and community with new thinking and ideas across a diverse group of people.  

·         Ability to think creatively and execute strategy

·         Drive towards actions and results  

·         Ability to write briefs and collaborate with a creative team  

·         Understanding of storytelling and what makes engaging content  

·         Ability to organize and prioritize multiple goals and projects under tight deadlines 

·         Ability to work with and influence peers

·         Ability to develop and lead complex projects involving multiple cross-functional stakeholders 

·         Flexible and adaptable with a can do attitude  

Location requirement: The ideal candidate will reside within the Denver area as we are required to be in the downtown Denver office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

·         Passion for running and outdoor culture a plus 

What do we offer you?

At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Application Deadline: May 12, 2025

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.