Girls on the Run Memphis: Executive Director

Department: Council Leadership

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Memphis, Tennessee, Girls on the Run Memphis, Remote

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership of the overall program through careful implementation and continuation of the Strategic Plan.
• Develop and evaluate a comprehensive council growth plan that reflects creative program and site development strategies with an intentional focus on growing access and diversifying communities served.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board and collaborate to identify and plan for infrastructure growth parallel to growth of the program.
• Responsible for supporting the implementation of Girls on the Run Programming and strategizing the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of a program staff member. 

• Develop sustainable revenue plan with a focus on grant writing and individual donor development and stewardship.
• Develop and sustain sponsorship relationships with local, corporate and national partners.
• Serve as ambassador to raise awareness by building and maintaining relationships with local media, service groups, corporate groups, fitness organizations, etc.

• Provide direction, oversight and professional development opportunities for staff, as well as leadership to the volunteer coaches, and committee leadership.
• Develop coach recruitment and retention efforts that result in coaches representing the diversity of girls served.
• Cultivate and steward key relationships with community organizations and site liaisons, coaches, parents, participants and volunteers.
• Maintain strong relationship with the Board of Directors and Girls on the Run International.

• Manage the organization with a business mindset by establishing and implementing efficient systems and strategies.
• Execute all financial, operational and programmatic reports to Girls on the Run International and to state and local funding agencies in a timely manner.
• Leverage data to monitor GOTR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and track progress toward meeting organizational goals.
• Ensure the organization’s overall financial health and sustainability.

• Oversee special events planning and execution such as the season-end 5k events, virtual summits, etc.
• Ensure community engagement and communication is consistent with the GOTR brand and core values.
• Strategically engage with community partners to expand organizational awareness and reach. 

Required Qualifications

• Leadership of a critical area in a larger organization experience, preferably in a non-profit or head of a comparable small organization.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, grant writing, setting and managing budgets, and financial forecasting.
• Passion for the Girls on the Run mission.
• Readiness to embrace the work of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
• Ability to effectively communicate issues surrounding girl empowerment, self-esteem, body image and whole-person health and comfortability delivering presentations to large groups.
• Strong technological proficiency.
• Must be available nights and weekends as needed for GOTR events, funding opportunities and ambassador engagements.
• Reliable transportation.
• A flexible and adaptable team-player with a sense of humor.

Work Environment, Compensation, and Benefits

• This is a full-time position based in Memphis, TN. Frequent local travel with periodic out-of-state travel.
• Fully remote
• High speed internet access required to access systems
• Ongoing in-person and virtual interactions in community

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000.
• Health benefits are available.