Program Specialist

Position Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities

This is a full-time position based in New York City. Some of the key responsibilities include:

Coach Support & Coach Training

• 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

Program Site Support & Logistics

• 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

5K & Special Events

• 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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Must be willing to undergo a background check.

Girls on the Run values the well-being and growth of our staff. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, a collaborative team culture, and a variety of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits may include:

• Professional development funds
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 20 days of paid time off annually
• Summer Fridays (1/2 days)

Spanish speaker strongly preferred