Program & Outreach Coordinator

Girls on the Run is a life-changing, character development program for participants in 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, confident, and healthy using an experience-based curriculum, which creatively integrates running. The Girls on the Run program provides a safe and interactive way to learn about healthy living which includes an introduction and education on important topics such as goal setting, cooperation, healthy decision-making, and self-respect, while training for a 5K event. The research-based curriculum teaches participants social-emotional skills while also encouraging them to commit to a healthy lifestyle and harness the inner strength that they possess. Our important mission is accomplished by giving girls, anyone who identifies asfemale, gender-expansive, and non-binary participants the tools to make positive choices for a healthy body and mind, while reducing the many risks they face today.

A 501(c)3, Girls on the Run – DC is one of over 150 independent councils of Girls on the Run International. The Washington, D.C. council was founded in 2006 and the program has grown from serving 9 girls on one team in Ward 3 in fall 2006 to serving 2,000 participants a year in all 8 Wards of the District.

Responsibilities

The Program & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Girls on the Run - DC programs and volunteers. The Girls on the Run -DC Program & Outreach Coordinator must possess a passion for and commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades. Reporting to the Program Director, the Program & Outreach Coordinator is a full-time employee. Some nights and weekend hours are needed for volunteer events. The key responsibilities of the Program & Outreach Coordinator are:

Program Management

• Assist in achieving the Girls on the Run strategic program plan and goals with respect to number of participants, number of sites, scholarship and demographic goals
• Coordinate and assist in marketing to existing sites
• Support in the execution of the celebratory 5K event at the conclusion of each season
• Work with Program Director to generate and execute innovation and improvement as needed

Volunteer Management

• Ensure all program sites are staffed with qualified volunteer coaches and site liaisons
• Coordinate all aspects of volunteer coach and site liaison training, including GOTR training, CPR & First Aid, and background checks
• Assist with development and implement all volunteer recruitment and management strategies, including volunteer appreciation plan
• Enforce all current coaching policies and procedures
• Coordinate race day volunteers and details; communicate race day specifics with coaches
• Work with Program Director to generate and execute continuous improvements in volunteer recruitment and management

Program Administration

• Purchase and distribute all curriculum materials including coach bags, coach manuals, and program equipment
• Manage inventory and distribution of coach and program curriculum, materials and supplies.
• Oversee shoe scholarship program
• Primarily responsible for managing coach and site data; assist Program Director in assembling program related data for reports
• Manage all volunteer files, site files and other program-related paperwork
• Provide 5K support

Technology/Communications

• Coordinate program related content for GOTR-DC website and social media pages with the Communications Director
• Manage image repository for the program
• Create and distribute GOTR-DC newsletters to coaches and families

Qualifications

Required

• BA or BS degree (or commensurate experience) and 2-3 years of work experience
• Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences (internal and external)
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and make efficient decisions
• Resilience to handle a dynamic work environment while maintaining quality outcomes
• Self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and lead groups of volunteers
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work nights and weekends 
• Resides in Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

Preferred

• Experience with Girls on the Run (or other similaryouth development or wellness programs) 
• Non-profit management experience 
• Connections to the local community

Position Specifics

• This is a full-time position designed to work 40 hrs./week. Salary $50,000/yr.
• In addition to traditional office hours, the Program & Outreach Coordinator is expected to work occasional weekend and evenings to participate in scheduled events and meetings as the work of the organization requires

Please include a cover letter with your resume in the application or to recruitment@gotrdc.org.