Girls on the Run Michiana: Community Engagement Coordinator at Girlsontherun

Organizational Summary:

At Girls on the Run, we envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running, we help activate the life skills girls need to step into the world with strength and confidence. Our 8-week, 16-lesson program occurs after school at more than 60 sites across north-central Indiana. Led by teams of volunteer coaches, GOTR builds social emotional skills in girls in 3rd-5th grades, while our Heart & Sole program engages girls in 6th-8th grades.

Position Summary

We are looking for a part-time Community Engagement Coordinator to support the successful delivery of our program throughout Michiana. This is a position that averages 10-12 hours/week. The Community Engagement Coordinator will report to the Executive Director. This person is responsible for digital communications, media relations/engagement, and community outreach events.

Responsibilities

This job description materially represents the responsibilities of the position; however, the Community Engagement Coordinator may be asked to perform other job-related tasks not specifically presented in this job description.

Digital Communications

Work with Executive Director to set the vision and strategic plan for all digital communications, ensuring GOTR’s message is reaching community members and is true to our brand standards and voice
Create compelling and engaging social media content for major platforms, setting and meeting goals related to community engagement
Collaborate with staff and volunteers to identify and capture engaging photos and inspiring stories that showcase the need and impact of GOTR
In collaboration with the team, create impactful monthly email campaigns and occasional e-blasts that provide readers with information, inspiration, gratitude, and a call to action
Manage online photo platform (SmugMug)
Coordinate/collaborate on compelling video content as needed

Public/Media Relations

Draft and distribute press releases and media alerts
Build and nurture relationships with media contacts (TV, radio, newspaper)
Ensure a regular GOTRM presence via news articles, radio promotions, and TV spots
Coordinate billboards and yard signs as needed

Community Outreach/Expo Events

Identify and register for 15-20 outreach events/year, with input from program and development staff
Arrange volunteer coverage through direct invitations, student outreach, etc.
Train volunteers and provide talking points
Maintain, replenish, and arrange pickup/return of expo bins
Route leads to designated staff person afterward
Track which events produce useful results

Community Engagement

Increase organizational vibrancy and community engagement through coordination of occasional community partnership events (e.g., Women’s Impact Panel; Fleet Feet Big Run; ND Athletics partnerships; etc.)
Provide support in coordinating volunteer groups, including to 5K Spirit Station coordinators, as needed

Skills

Passion for the Girls on the Run mission and the ability to comprehend and effectively communicate issues surrounding empowerment, self-worth, body image and whole-person health.
Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) personally and professionally.
Computer competence, including Microsoft Office, Google suite, and social media platforms.
Capable of working well independently and collectively with limited supervision.
Demonstrated experience in writing for that engages and audience and moves readers to action.
Applicants will be able to provide samples of past work.
Must live in Michiana area.
Proficiency in Spanish a plus but not required.

Benefits

Our team is passionate about setting and reaching ambitious goals in a collaborative way while also enjoying the journey. We celebrate each other’s successes, are quick to lend our help and share our knowledge. We assume positive intent and communicate with both kindness and candor. Our work culture is one of trust and autonomy. You’ll have the support of your team when you need it and will be valued for who you are as a person, not just an employee. We enjoy working together!

You enjoy connecting people with a mission and helping them find meaningful ways to participate.
You write clear, engaging content that inspires people to take action.
You are comfortable initiating relationships, making direct invitations, and following up.
You think creatively about reaching new audiences and sharing stories that bring GOTR’s impact to life.
You enjoy recruiting and preparing volunteers to represent GOTR in the community.
You pair enthusiasm and ideas with strong organization, attention to practical details, and reliable follow-through.
You are seeking a part-time position that averages 10-12 hours a week, a bit more in the spring, and less in the summer.
You are interested in remaining in the role for at least 3 years.