Job Title: Program Manager
Location: New Orleans, LA (Hybrid)FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried (Full-Time)Girls on the Run New Orleans is a dynamic and empowering organization dedicated to inspiring girls to recognize their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams. Girls on the Run teaches girls (3rd-8th grade) critical life skills needed for life success, through an experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates physical activity – thus combining social emotional learning, mental well-being, and physical activity.
In a typical year we program with over 4000 girls throughout 30-40 different sites/schools in our New Orleans community. Our program cultivates the positive benefits of physical activity and movement while, at the same time, consciously addressing harmful habits like negative self-talk, poor self-esteem and more that are prevalent among adolescent girls and detrimental to their mental health. Girls on the Run New Orleans is a 501(c)(3) organization and currently serves all of Jefferson & Orleans Parish.At Girls on the Run New Orleans, we believe in the transformative power of every girl.
By joining our passionate team, you will play a vital role in shaping the lives of young girls, fostering their growth, and instilling in them the belief that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.Position ProfileAs the Program Manager for Girls on the Run New Orleans, you will be at the forefront of our mission to inspire and empower girls in our community. You will have the exciting opportunity to oversee and lead our program operations, ensuring the highest quality of programming and positive impact on the lives of the girls we serve. This is a chance to make a real difference and be part of a small but mighty team dedicated to creating lasting change.The ideal candidate is passionate about the Greater New Orleans community and committed to improving the lives and opportunities for girls. The Program Manager is a full-time/exempt position and reports to the Executive Director. The Program Manager is responsible for managing all Girls on the Run New Orleans programs and coaching volunteers. Program Outreach and Site Management
- Implement the Girls on the Run strategic program plan and collaborate with the team to achieve program goals
- Develop marketing strategies and material to grow our networks
- Work with community leaders, schools and other groups to maximize the success of programming
- Support the needs of new and existing sites, conducting site visits to ensure quality program implementation
- Enforce current site policies and procedures, implementing improvements as needed
Coach Management and Training
- Develop effective coach recruitment and retention strategies that result in qualified volunteers that mirror the demographics of our community and girls served
- Recruit and train coaches to ensure program fidelity and quality
- Manage all aspects of coach training, including logistics and facilitation
- Enforce current coaching policies and procedures, implementing improvements as needed
- Support coach volunteers and design appreciation initiatives
Program Management
- Manage administrative pieces of program implementation including program inventory, registration information, program evaluations and applications in Pinwheel.
- Develop and track program budget with Executive Director.
- Manage participant financial assistance policies and procedures.
- Communicate with sites, coaches and families.
Organizational Support
- Communicate program impact and upcoming events, identify and create volunteer opportunities, and more using relevant and branded content via GOTR New Orleans social media channels.
- Play a key role at the fall and spring end-of-season 5K events.
- Attend community events on behalf of the organization to raise awareness of the organization or in support of a community partnership.
- Coordinate and attend organization events including site visits, prospective site or coach meetings, coach training, fundraisers and the Girls on the Run 5K events.
Qualifications Required
- Passion for the mission of empowering girls and promoting their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated comfort and experience working in team environments.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse group of staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds or more, and to work outside in extreme temperatures.
BenefitsAnnual compensation range of $50,000 - $55,000, depending on experience. Unlimited PTO, hybrid work environment, and a healthcare stipend.Join our team and be part of a movement that empowers girls to dream big, embrace their uniqueness, and change the world. Together, we can create a future where every girl has the confidence to unleash her full potential and thrive.
