Program Manager

About Girls on the Run Bay Area

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through an experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running and life skills. Led by certified volunteer coaches, our programs serve girls in grades 3–8 and conclude each fall and spring season with a celebratory 5K.

Girls on the Run of the Bay Area expects to engage more than 500 volunteers and serve approximately 2,000 girls at more than 120 sites this school year, with a commitment to expanding access while maintaining program quality.

Our collaborative team is passionate about the mission and supporting one another. We value proactive communication, timely decision-making, efficiency, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.

Position Summary

The Program Manager oversees day-to-day program operations to ensure high-quality implementation of Girls on the Run programs across the Bay Area. Reporting to the Director of Programs, this position coordinates volunteer coach recruitment, onboarding and support; site readiness; seasonal program logistics; and operational systems.

The Program Manager works closely with school staff, volunteers, and internal team members to ensure programs run smoothly and challenges are addressed promptly.

Program Management & Operations

• Collaborate with the Director of Programs to support program growth, continuous improvement, new site recruitment, and returning-site retention.
• Work with the Director of Programs on facility use, site insurance, and site visits.
• Develop and maintain timelines and processes for coach and participant recruitment.
• Develop initiatives to recruit participants and volunteers whose diversity mirrors the communities we serve.
• Coordinate seasonal coach recruitment and placement across sites.
• Develop, run, and test advertising campaigns during recruitment periods.
• Coordinate volunteer coach recruitment, onboarding, and training events, including applications, background checks, required training, and certification.
• Build and maintain relationships with school administrators, staff, and program partners.
• Conduct visits to program sites to observe, offer feedback, and support coaches.
• Lead coach appreciation and retention initiatives.
• Support 5K event planning, pre-race communication, and day-of logistics.
• Improve budgeting, registration, reporting, and communication processes.
• Manage program and 5K inventory, ordering, packing, distribution, and restocking.
• Assist with grant reporting and government grant compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual administrative work.

General Responsibilities

• Represent Girls on the Run at seasonal events, trainings, recruitment activities, and occasional evening or weekend events.
• Prepare program reports for the Executive Director and Director of Programs.
• Manage and track program goals using Pinwheel, Google Workspace, and Monday.com.

Qualities and Qualifications

• Passion for the Girls on the Run mission and supporting girls' empowerment and confidence.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience, with 3+ years of experience in program coordination, youth development, volunteer management, or related fields preferred.
• Experience with youth development programs or school partnerships preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and multiple competing priorities.
• Strong communication, organization, project management, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and digital tools.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Access to a car for site visits and events.
• Spanish fluency or experience in multilingual communities preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with an annual salary of $70,000.

Girls on the Run Bay Area offers generous paid time off, employer-sponsored medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office attendance once per week in San Francisco. Candidates should preferably reside in or near San Francisco County.

Hiring is dependent on passing a comprehensive background check.

Girls on the Run of the Bay Area offers a generous paid time off plan, employer-sponsored medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office attendance once per week in San Francisco. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.