Organization Overview:

Girls on the Run (“GOTR”) is a life-changing, character development program for girls 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 innovative curriculum teaches girls to listen and open up 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 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 of Montgomery County, MD (“GOTR-MOCO”) is one of over 200 independent councils of Girls on the Run International.  The GOTR-MOCO program serves approximately 4,000 girls per year in over 100 sites.

Position Summary:

The Program Director is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Executive Director. A successful candidate will be a self-initiator who is adaptable and collaborative while leveraging communication and technical skills to ensure outcomes that meet strategic goals. The role requires a high degree of organizational capacity and demonstrated experience in successfully managing all aspects of program operations and relationship management. Some of the key responsibilities falling within these areas include:

Strategic Planning

  • Analyze the market for the council’s programs within the designated territory
  • Identify growth opportunities and priorities in program delivery
  • Work with the ED to develop, track, and execute the strategic plan as it pertains to programming
  • Report to the Board of Directors on progress and outcomes

Program Development

  • Develop and implement marketing campaigns to increase saturation of both GOTR and Heart & Sole in alignment with strategic goals of the organization
  • Lead efforts on targeting and implementing new program sites; meet with schools/sites
  • Maintain support and communication with all new site contacts responsible for successful development and implementation of new Girls on the Run, Heart & Sole programs during their inaugural season
  • Coordinate recruitment and plan and implement training of coaches and volunteers
  • Contribute to development of necessary policies and procedures to guide the teams
  • Identify and work to expand program at existing sites with high demand

Program Oversight

  • Maintain strong relationships with and manage teams at new and high-need program locations
  • Coordinate coach and site data collection and maintain accurate records in the program
  • Stay informed and evaluate policies and procedures to ensure inclusivity, compliance, and mitigate risk
  • Oversee all program logistics such as calendar, website, materials, and online registration
  • Work collaboratively with program and executive team to execute program goals
  • Oversee site visit program (Team Adelaide) to ensure quality control
  • Manage Program Manager to ensure completion of responsibilities including volunteer management and program administration
  • Ensure success of the Program Manager role through timely feedback and reviews
  • Assist Race Director with the preparation and execution of two races per year

 Program Administration

  • Development and distribution of written resources for coaches and families
  • Ensure program stays within budget and participate in the budget and reporting processes annually
  • Oversight of the financial aid program to reduce barriers to entry, ensure implementation and outcomes
  • Track, analyze, and secure data necessary for grant writing and reporting
  • Oversee pre- and post-program surveys to measure program effectiveness and impact.
  • Maintain vendor relations with key county program partners
  • Provide customer support to stakeholders throughout the registration process and season

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Personal passion for the mission of GOTR and be a role model for health and self-esteem
  • BS or BA degree preferred and 5-7 years of work experience in non-profit, youth development, public health, education, or social work
  • Experience in creating, executing, and measuring outcomes of strategic plans
  • Adept in evaluation, data management, and interpretation
  • Strong public speaking skills and written communication skills
  • Resilience to handle a dynamic work environment while maintaining quality outcomes
  • Outstanding relationship building skills and communication skills
  • An outgoing personality, self-motivation and the ability to work independently and leading groups of volunteers
  • Ability to travel within Montgomery County to visit sites
  • Computer competence including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google suite, and data management software
  • Availability to work a limited number of nights and weekends for GOTR events and community events, such as coach trainings, volunteer fairs and semi-annual 5Ks
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Spanish language fluency preferred

Salary: $65,000-$70,000; commensurate with experience

Available benefits:

  • 15 days of PTO
  • Up to 2 work from home days after one season in the role
  • 10 federal holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • 80% of health insurance premiums; including vision and dental
  • Professional development opportunities available
  • Benefits package which includes life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and ADD
  • Up to 3% match in optional Simple IRA enrollment (after 1 year of employment with GOTR)

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@girlsontherunofmoco.org.  No phone calls please

Girls on the Run of Montgomery County is an equal opportunity employer.