Girls on the Run Michiana: Community Engagement Coordinator

Girls on the Run•Granger, IN

About The Position

Girls on the Run Michiana seeks a part-time Community Engagement Coordinator to support program delivery across Michiana. The role averages 10–12 hours per week, with somewhat more work in the spring and less in the summer. The coordinator reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for digital communications, media relations and engagement, community outreach events, and support for community partnerships and volunteer groups. Girls on the Run offers an eight-week, 16-lesson after-school program at more than 60 sites across north-central Indiana. Volunteer coaches lead the program, which develops social-emotional skills for girls in grades 3–5; the Heart & Sole program serves girls in grades 6–8. The organization is looking for someone who cares about its mission, communicates effectively, builds relationships, and can work independently and collaboratively. The role also involves recruiting and preparing volunteers to represent the organization in the community. The organization describes its culture as collaborative, trusting, and autonomous, with an emphasis on kindness, candor, mutual support, and celebrating team successes. The position description notes that other job-related tasks may also be assigned.

Requirements

Passion for the Girls on the Run mission and ability to understand and effectively communicate issues related to empowerment, self-worth, body image, and whole-person health.
Personal and professional commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA).
Computer competence, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and social media platforms.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited supervision.
Demonstrated experience writing content that engages an audience and moves readers to action.
Ability to provide samples of past work.
Must live in the Michiana area.
Interest in remaining in the role for at least three years.

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficiency is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Work with the Executive Director to set the vision and strategic plan for digital communications, ensuring messages reach community members and reflect brand standards and voice.
Create social media content for major platforms and set and meet community-engagement goals.
Collaborate with staff and volunteers to identify and capture photos and stories that illustrate the organization’s needs and impact.
Create monthly email campaigns and occasional e-blasts in collaboration with the team.
Manage the online photo platform, SmugMug.
Coordinate or collaborate on video content as needed.
Draft and distribute press releases and media alerts.
Build and maintain relationships with television, radio, and newspaper contacts.
Maintain a regular presence for Girls on the Run Michiana through news articles, radio promotions, and television spots.
Coordinate billboards and yard signs as needed.
Identify and register for 15–20 outreach events per year, with input from program and development staff.
Arrange volunteer coverage for outreach events through direct invitations, student outreach, and other approaches.
Train volunteers and provide talking points.
Maintain, replenish, and arrange pickup and return of expo bins.
Route leads to the designated staff member after events.
Track which outreach events produce useful results.
Coordinate occasional community partnership events to increase organizational vibrancy and engagement.
Support coordination of volunteer groups, including 5K Spirit Station coordinators, as needed.