Title:
Program AssistantLocation: New York City (NYC) - HybridFLSA Status: Exempt; Full-TimeGirls 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 program's goal is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.
Girls on the Run (GOTR) NYC hosts programs in schools and communities in the five boroughs of New York City.Some of the key responsibilities include:Program Site Support & Logistics
- Coordinate the inventory and distribution of coach and program curriculum, materials, and supplies (including deliveries across the boroughs)
- Conduct visits to program sites around New York City during fall and spring program seasons
- Provide support to sites using paper registration, including data support and invoicing
Coach Support & Coach Training
- Track volunteer coach applicants
- Ensure that new and returning site, coach, and participant registration information is up to date in registration system prior to each season
- Manage the online Coach Training system from Girls on the Run International and work with Program Manager to customize for Girls on the Run NYC; events take place in the evenings or on weekends
- Support Program Director and Program Manager in responding to site, coach, and parent inquiries in a timely, professional manner
- Assist Program Manager in coach communications and attend and support coach events, including on some evenings and weekends
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 set-up and management for running buddies and Sparkle Runners
- Support program teams with 5K registration materials and 5K day preparation
- Support GOTR NYC participation in program pilots, new program delivery models, and expanded summer programming
- Track GOTR NYC presence at community events across the five boroughs
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 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 with most afternoons devoted to upper Manhattan and the Bronx 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
- 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
The salary range for this position is $48,000 - $54,000 annually. In addition, Girls on the Run offers a benefits package including professional development funds; retirement plan with employer match; medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; and generous paid time off annually.
