Girls on the Run Greater Oregon: Program Coordinator

Girls on the Run•Portland, OR

About The Position

Girls on the Run Greater Oregon is seeking a Program Coordinator to help deliver successful seasons by supporting site liaisons, coaches, and volunteers at schools and in communities across Greater Oregon. Working under the direct leadership of the Program Outreach Manager and alongside the six-person team, the coordinator provides responsive support from onboarding through the end of each season. The role is suited to an organized, relationship-minded person committed to welcoming and accessible programs for every girl. The coordinator supports recruitment and onboarding, equips coaches with resources, addresses challenges during the season, and contributes to program quality and inclusion. The role also includes helping with seasonal 5Ks, coach training and practices, gathering stories of impact, and participating in staff collaboration and Girls on the Run International trainings.

Requirements

Commitment to the Girls on the Run mission and ability to understand and effectively communicate issues related to empowerment, self-esteem, body image, and whole-person health.
Effective communication skills across email, phone, and in-person settings.
Ability to build positive relationships with program partners, volunteers, and participants.
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, including managing overlapping deliverables, documenting and reporting progress, and meeting deadlines.
Access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.
Two or more years of experience with Girls on the Run or similar youth programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Site Liaisons with coach and participant recruitment by providing marketing resources and checking in regularly.
Work with staff and volunteers to address barriers to access and help ensure sufficient coach recruitment for all teams.
Collaborate with Site Liaisons and staff to identify participant recruitment opportunities, including in-person engagement and online platforms.
Maintain the Coach Corner resource bank and send a weekly coach newsletter to help coaches deliver the curriculum successfully.
Provide direct support for season concerns, including behavioral issues, facility use, coach availability, substitute needs, and other challenges.
Recruit, place, and engage experienced Mentor Coaches to support teams with new coaches.
Help implement a volunteer appreciation strategy.
Support Site Liaisons and coaches in adapting strategies to engage a broad range of participants and advocate for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
Ensure adherence to current program policies and procedures.
Collaborate with staff to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement during and after the season.
Maintain quality records using the Pinwheel database and other appropriate systems.
Attend and assist with Spring and Fall 5Ks, taking the lead in areas assigned by management.
Support program delivery during peak seasons by packing coach totes, visiting afterschool practices, and supporting coach training events.
Gather stories of impact from sites and participants to support fundraising and communications.
Participate actively in weekly staff meetings, arriving prepared and engaging in collective problem-solving.
Attend Girls on the Run International trainings.
Use the opportunities of the position to help make Girls on the Run Greater Oregon a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible organization.