Girls on the Run NYC: Program Specialist

Girls on the Run•Brooklyn, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. We teach life skills and social-emotional learning through a youth development curriculum that includes dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Girls on the Run NYC hosts programs in schools and communities in the five boroughs of New York City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or two or more years equivalent work experience required, preferably in youth development, public health, education or social work
Understanding and ability to work well in a small office setting, function as a team player on a range of projects, and also work independently to meet deadlines on assigned duties
Excellent project coordination, communication, collaboration, and team participation skills
Ability to recruit, screen, train, and motivate community-based volunteers
Ability to travel within the five boroughs of New York City on public transportation from March-June and October-November
Computer competence, including, but not limited to: database management systems, Microsoft Office (including Excel), Google Suite, and email
Must be available to work some hours during some weekends and evenings, including for coach events and other organizational events such as volunteer and fundraising events
Comfortable in a hybrid work environment, including remote work and in-person work at the GOTR NYC office
Must be willing to undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaker strongly preferred
Experience with youth development programming in New York City
1 to 3 years of nonprofit experience, including experience supporting volunteers
Program support experience
Experience using Canva, Asana, and Slack, or similar project management and communications tools

Responsibilities

Oversee the recruitment of coaches, including outreach to recruit new community volunteer coaches, pre-season screening and interviews with volunteer community coaches, and hosting check-ins and events with community volunteer coaches
As a member of the program team, help plan and facilitate National Coach Training and other events, including on some evenings and weekends
Ensure that new and returning site, coach, and participant registration information is up to date in registration system prior to each season
In collaboration with Program Team, respond to site, coach, and parent inquiries in a timely, professional manner
Support the inventory and distribution of coach and program curriculum, materials, and supplies in coordination with staff and volunteers (including deliveries across the boroughs)
Participate in all aspects of the sneaker ordering process
Conduct visits to program sites around New York City
Provide support to sites using paper registration, including data support and invoicing
Provide support for program sites and coaches at each end of season 5K (fall and spring), including preparations leading up to the event and day-of support
Oversee 5K registration setup and management for running buddies and Sparkle Runners
Support program teams with 5K registration materials and 5K day preparation
Participate in, and when appropriate, coordinate pilot programs, new program delivery models, and expanded summer programming