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Girls on the Run 5k Run/Walk Director
ORGANIZATION: Girls on the Run East Central Ohio
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The 5k Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the Girls on the Run 5k Run/Walk. The Girls on the Run 5k Director must possess a passion for and commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades. Reporting to the Council Director, the 5k Director would follow our detailed 5k planning schedule to ensure an incredible experience for all participants.
Responsibilities can be performed at home and on your schedule, for the most part. The only required on-site days would be May 20 & May 21 for 5k prep and the day of the 5k.
Key responsibilities of the 5k Director include:
- Maintain and update the 5k Race work plan with Council Director and staff, using our online project management software (Basecamp).
- Work with GOTR Stark staff and 5k committee to identify volunteer needs
- Work with Board, staff and 5k Committee on evaluating and implementing enhancements to 5k experience
- Organize and manage the 5k Committee that includes recruiting and managing committee members, identifying roles, providing race day orientation and managing meetings as needed
- Manage inventory, purchase, and distribute all 5k materials
- Run all logistics and oversee 5k Committee members on race day
- Handle all events-related paperwork
- Work with Council Director and staff to develop the 5k budget and identify goals
- Manage 5k expenses and provide monthly reports to Council Director
- Ensure that all sponsorship requirements (banner placement, on-course announcements, etc) are met at the 5k (sponsorships are handled by the Development Director)
- Evaluate and report on 5k on a monthly basis
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Experience in Events Management
• Passion for GOTR’s mission and the ability to comprehend and effectively communicate issues surrounding empowerment, self-esteem, body image and holistic health
• Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences (internal and external)
• Detail-oriented, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, make efficient decisions and delegate
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Experience working with a team
Preferred
• Experience with Girls on the Run (or other similar youth or wellness programs)
• Experience in Events Management of events between 1,500 - 3,000 people
• Nonprofit experience
• Connections to the local community
More opportunities with Girls on the Run East Central Ohio
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Girls on the Run East Central Ohio
Location:
237 Tuscarawas Street W, Canton, OH 44702, US
Mission Statement
We inspire 3rd through 8th grade girls in Stark and Wayne County, Ohio to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.
Description
Over a period of 10 weeks each spring, 3rd through 8th grade girlsn participate in an after-school program like no other. Designed to allow every girl to recognize her inner strength, the Girls on the Run curriculum inspires girls to define their lives on their own terms. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique.
The Girls on the Run lessons encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. Participants explore and discuss their own beliefs around experiences and challenges girls face at this age. They also develop important strategies and skills to help them navigate life experiences. We start with helping the girls get a better understanding of who they are and what’s important to them. Then, we look at the importance of team work and healthy relationships. And, finally, the girls explore how they can positively connect with and shape the world.
Physical activity is woven into our program to inspire an appreciation of fitness and to build habits that lead to a lifetime of health. At the end of each three month session, the girls participate in a Girls on the Run 5k event. This celebratory, non-competitive event is the culminating experience of the curriculum. Completing the 5k gives the girls a tangible understanding of the confidence that comes through accomplishment as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Crossing the finish line is a defining moment when the girls realize that even the seemingly impossible IS possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Walsh University2020 East MapleNorth Canton, OH 44720
DATE POSTED
July 29, 2015
SKILLS
- Project Management
- Organization
- Event Planning / Management
- Event Management
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- several hours per week, with most hours in May