What are the responsibilities and job description for the Girls on the Run Mid and Western Maryland - Program Manager position at Girls on the Run International?
Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Middletown, MD
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Girls on the Run of Mid & Western Maryland is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire participants to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running and physical activity. Our program is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences.
Girls on the Run believes that all girls and communities should have access to our programs. We commit to eliminate barriers to participation, to create programming that engages all communities, to be intentional about staff and volunteer diversity, and to promote a culture of inclusion across the organization.
Girls on the Run of Mid & Western Maryland serves over 800 girls annually across Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett Counties. To learn more about our program and impact, please visit www.gotrmidmd.org.
Job responsibilities:
Program Outreach and Site Management
- Implement the Girls on the Run strategic program plan and achieve program goals with respect to number of girls served, number of site locations and demographic requirements
- In conjunction with Executive Director, work with community organizations, schools and other groups to maximize the success of Girls on the Run programming
- Manage and support the needs of all new and existing sites
- Enforce all current site policies and procedures and generate innovation and improvement as needed
- In collaboration with the Executive Director, oversee and manage all participant program assistance policies and procedures.
- Set up and manage program events, sites, and coach recruitment pages in Pinwheel.
- Ensure the timely and accurate collection of data and oversee information management of rosters, participants, and coach/volunteer input.
Coach Management and Training
- Ensure all program sites are staffed with trained and qualified volunteer coaches
- Assist with all aspects of coach training, including Girls on the Run NCT training, CPR & First Aid, and background checks
- Enforce all current coaching policies and procedures and generate continuous improvement
- Work with sites to develop effective coach recruitment and retention strategies
- Oversee and support the needs of all coach volunteers.
- Act as the primary point of contact for sites and coaches throughout the season.
- Design and implement coach appreciation opportunities.
Curriculum and Materials Management
- Purchase and distribute all curriculum materials including coach bags, coach manuals, program equipment and supplies.
- Manage inventory and distribution of coach and program curriculum, materials and supplies.
- Order t-shirts and other program materials; prepare and oversee program shirt and supply distribution across the region.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Provides program and 5K related information, templates, etc., to coaches and volunteers.
- Maintains and updates GOTR Learning Academy modules and processes
- Facilitates shoe distribution and site visits.
- Oversees registration process for territory
- Maintains technology oversight of GOTR website and 5K websites
- Oversees/implements social media and communication outlets, in conjunction with program interns and/or Maryland Corps members (including GOTRI toolkits)
5K Event Responsibilities
- Participates in 5K planning committee meetings
- Be the main point of contact for GOTR girls and coaches for 5K events; answer questions about the event(s); generate informational emails/communications for GOTR sites, coaches, and other site liaisons.
Our ideal candidate demonstrates the following qualities:
- Collaboration and a strong sense of teamwork
- An ability to work both individually and as a team
- Passion for collaboration, youth development, and bringing people together toward a common goal
- Quality customer service and communication skills
- Live the Girls on the Run mission and values
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with volunteer coordination, event planning, or youth programs
- Experience with Girls on the Run programming preferred but not required
- Access to personal vehicle/transportation a must!
Compensation/Benefits
- Annual salary of $35,684 (25 hours/week) - equivalent of $27.45 per week
- Healthcare stipend of $200 per month
- Cell phone/technology reimbursement of $75/month
- This will be a hybrid position with some remote work and some in-person work – ability to be present in person regularly in the region is required.
- Mileage reimbursement at IRS-designated rate
Salary : $35,684
