Title: Program Director
Reports to: Executive DirectorLocation: Exeter, NHFLSA Status: Full-time (40 hours), Exempt, SalariedOrganization SummaryGirls on the Run (GOTR) New Hampshire is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. As part of a network of Girls on the Run councils across the US and Canada, we implement a proven afterschool program across all ten counties in New Hampshire. We anticipate serving a total of 2,600 girls in 2024 and have ambitious goals for 2025.
The Program Director will join our current small team of five staff members as we work to benefit NH girls through our mission-driven nonprofit.GOTR New Hampshire is dedicated to being an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible organization. We strive to create programming that engages all communities, to be intentional about staff and volunteer diversity, and to promote a culture of inclusion across the organization.The Program Director must possess a passion for and commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades.
The Girls on the Run program provides a safe and interactive way to learn about healthy living which includes an introduction and education on important topics such as goal setting, cooperation, healthy decision-making, and self-respect, all while training for a non-competitive 5K event. The innovative curriculum teaches girls to listen and open up while also encouraging them to commit to a healthy lifestyle and harness the inner strengths that they possess. Our important mission is accomplished by giving girls the tools to make positive choices for a healthy body and mind, while reducing the many risks they face today. Girls on the Run New Hampshire is a 501(c)(3) organization and currently serves the entire state’s ten counties. Learn more about our mission, core values, and programs at https://www.girlsontherunnh.org/Position Summary and ProfileWe are seeking a dynamic team player who enjoys building new and authentic relationships with others. As part of a small team, the Program Director (PD) is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Executive Director. Excellent relationship-building and meticulous planning are critical factors to ensure continued long-term success for the NH council.
The PD is responsible for managing all Girls on the Run programs and volunteer coaches. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Program Director will work under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director. The PD exercises direct and general supervision over all volunteer coaches, in addition to supervising and collaborating with the Program and Operational Staff to deliver the program. Key responsibilities within these areas include but are not limited to:Program Outreach and Site Management
- Implement the Girls on the Run strategic program plan and collaborate with the team to achieve program goals.
- Collaborate with Executive Director to develop marketing strategies and material to grow our networks and expand into new service areas.
- Forge partnerships with community leaders, school administrators, 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
- Collaborate with Digital Marketing Coordinator to communicate program impact, announce upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more using relevant and branded content via Girls on the Run New Hampshire social media channels.
- Play a key role at the fall and spring end-of-season 5K events.
- Attend community events as directed on behalf of the organization to raise awareness of the organization or in support of a community partnership.
- Coordinate and attend organizational events including site visits, prospective site or coach meetings, coach training, fundraisers, and the Girls on the Run 5K events.
Required Qualifications
- BA or BS degree preferred.
- Passion for Girls on the Run mission and the ability to comprehend and effectively communicate issues surrounding empowerment, self-esteem, body image and whole-person health.
- Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences (internal and external)
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and make efficient decisions.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Effective problem solver.
- Data and systems management.
- Volunteer management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Girls on the Run (or other similar youth or wellness programs).
- Non-profit management experience.
- Connections to the local community.
- Training and facilitation experience.
Compensation and BenefitsAt Girls on the Run New Hampshire, we support and celebrate one another not only as coworkers, but as people. We proudly offer generous PTO and flexible hybrid work options so that our staff can nurture their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing in ways that are personally meaningful to them. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time position offering a compensation range of $65,000 - $70,000 annually depending on experience. Girls on the Run New Hampshire offers health benefit options through a QSEHRA to all full-time employees.The Program Director’s schedule will be hybrid, between the Exeter office and working remotely.
This role will require some local travel, with reimbursed mileage and in-person/virtual meeting/events with staff and stakeholders. Availability to work some nights and weekends (as needed) for GOTR events and coach training sessions will be necessary.
