Job Description

Job Title: Executive Director

Location: St. Joseph, Michigan

FLSA Status: Exempt

Girls on the Run International is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

At Girls on the Run, our core values guide our way and we stand firm in our long-standing commitment to building a world where every person can know and activate their limitless potential. We warmly welcome the participation of any child who identifies as “girl”, non-binary, or gender expansive in our programs. We are committed to leveraging our intellectual, financial, and human resources to advance strategies to be inclusive, equitable and accessible to all. Our headquarters and councils are working to bring diverse voices to the table as we know that unique perspectives strengthen the quality and scope of our organization.  We pledge to be a reflection of the communities we engage, not only in appearance, but also through fostering an atmosphere of community connectedness that serves as a model for our girls and other stakeholders.

Girls on the Run honors its core values. We strive to:

• Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making
• Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness
• Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words, thoughts and actions
• Nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual health
• Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent
• Stand up for ourselves and others

POSITION SUMMARY

Consistent with the mission of Girls on the Run, the Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan Executive Director is responsible for the overall development, management, organization and financial solvency of the Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan council.  This position will report to the Board of Directors of Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan and the Vice President, Council Development of Girls on the Run International.  The best candidate will have proven experience developing and growing organizations, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to get things done across different functional areas.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Council Management

• Provide leadership, vision, and direction to the Southwest Michigan council to ensure the program meets the needs of participants, volunteers and the community with an emphasis on diversity and inclusivity.
• With input from the GOTR Southwest Michigan Board, create and implement a council development plan that includes program and site development strategies, marketing and awareness strategies, and community and volunteer engagement strategies.
• Closely manage revenue and expenses to ensure adherence to the annual council budget.
• Build a culture of quality, inclusivity and diversity among the council and its stakeholders.
• Adhere to all GOTRI council obligations as stated in the membership agreement and operations manual.
• Provide necessary information to develop annual organization budget.
• Identify and develop key volunteers and leverage board members to assist with functional positions.

Partnerships and Fund Development

• With input from the GOTR Southwest Michigan Board, create and implement a financial development plan that includes, but is not limited to, individual gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and special events, including 5k, to ensure that fundraising goals are achieved.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted contributed income goals.
• Develop community relationships to cultivate donors and volunteers to ensure council revenue and site goals are achieved.
• Establish community partnerships with like-minded organizations that are well-aligned with GOTR mission.

Program Management and Development

• Oversee Girls on the Run programming, ensuring that goals for sites and participants are reached:
  • Develop growth strategies for the council, including geographic and program expansion:
    • Meet with and secure site locations.
    • Communicate with sites to recommit each season.
    • Develop and facilitate a volunteer and coach strategy for council
  • Determine appropriate staffing to support program management.
  • Lead staff and volunteers to ensure a well-managed, quality program.
    • Oversee all council trainings and coach meetings.
    • Coordinate the creation and distribution of all marketing materials.
    • Manage program registration, processing, and dissemination of information to the Girls on the Run community.
  • Manage Council/site communications
    • Serve as main programmatic contact and communicate with all site liaisons, principals, and site contacts.
    • Manage council communications, including all communications to Coaches, Parents/Guardians, and general newsletter.
      • Respond to all questions and concerns from parents, coaches and site liaisons in a timely fashion.
      • Streamline communications to ensure proper and strategic messaging is in sync.
    • Coordinate and manage all site relations.
  • Ensure all program sites are delivering the curriculum properly without alteration by:
    • Utilizing the Board and volunteers to perform quality site audits and visits.
    • Troubleshoot and address any problems that may arise at any site.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as an ambassador for GOTR, exhibiting GOTR core values. Continuously work to achieve the GOTR mission.
• Develop positive relationships with volunteers, board members, donors, sponsors, parents, participants, media and other community members.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Southwest Michigan Board of Directors or the Chief Operating Officer of Girls on the Run International.
• Maintain ethical standards and accountability, manage risk, perform due diligence, and implement operational best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS degree, or equivalent years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead diverse teams.
• Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences.
• A strategic leader with strong critical thinking, creative problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit.
• A willingness to take on a hands-on role with regards to program execution and administrative needs.
• A 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint and very comfortable with technology in general.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in development and/or fundraising; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience managing budgets > $150,000, preferred.
• Must live in Berrien, Cass, or Van Buren Counties or surrounding area.
• Must be able to work remotely, as required by the position (laptop provided)
• Regular access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel locally.
• 5-10% domestic travel for national conference, regional workshops, or other professional development may be required.

This is a full-time non-exempt position is offering an annual salary of $45,000 – $50,000, depending on experience. In addition, Girls on the Run offers a generous PTO plan, a benefits package including company-subsidized medical and dental, vision coverage, life insurance, and paid medical leave and a 401k plan with employer match. This position is 40 hours per week.

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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