Communications and Development Coordinator

About Girls on the Run Greater Oregon

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Small teams meet twice a week for eight-week seasons, led by certified volunteer coaches at schools, parks and community centers. Each season ends with a celebratory, untimed 5K.

This school year, GOTRGO will engage more than 400 volunteers and serve 1,300 girls in grades 3-8 across 12 counties in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We believe every girl should have access to our programs, and we're committed to removing barriers, engaging all communities and building a culture of inclusion.

About the Role

The Communications and Development Coordinator helps share our mission, grow community support and raise the funds that keep our program accessible. Reporting to the Development Director and working closely with our six-person team, you'll bring our story to life across digital, print and in-person channels.

Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Coordinate marketing for all programs, 5Ks and two to four annual fundraising and community events
• Manage our Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts
• Design print and digital materials such as fliers, brochures, sponsorship packets and annual reports
• Keep the website, media archive and stakeholder email lists up to date
• Work with staff to communicate clearly with coaches, site liaisons, parents and other stakeholders
• Respond promptly to emails, phone calls and voicemails
• Uphold brand standards and help other staff do the same

Fundraising

• Draft grant proposals using approved source materials
• Coordinate marketing and recruitment for the SoleMates Charity Runner Program
• Run the Unstoppable Us girl-led fundraising program, including communications, prizes and donation tracking
• Assist with annual giving campaigns

Community Engagement & Events

• Build partnerships with run clubs and with organizations serving youth, women, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities
• Photograph programs and events as needed
• Help with Spring and Fall 5Ks, coach trainings and fundraising events such as Sip in Sneakers and International Day of the Girl, leading assigned areas

Team Responsibilities

• Support peak-season work: coach tote packing, practice visits and coach trainings
• Take part in weekly staff meetings and Girls on the Run International trainings

Qualifications

• 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).
• Demonstrated experience with project management.
• Experience developing content and managing social media and peer-to-peer fundraisers preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.