After School Programs, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Financial Management, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Leadership, Nonprofit, Operational Strategy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Training/Teaching Curriculum
Fogelsville, Pennsylvania
Description
Organizational Summary:
Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running and physical activity. Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley & Pocono serves thousands of girls annually across nine counties through after-school programming, volunteer coaching, and community engagement.
Position Summary:
Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley & Pocono seeks a mission-driven Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, and community leadership across our nine-county service area. This role oversees fundraising, financial sustainability, program growth, staff leadership, and community engagement while partnering closely with the Board of Directors, volunteers, community partners, and Girls on the Run International.
The Executive Director will lead a small but passionate team while guiding the organization through its next phase of strategic growth and community impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead implementation of the organization’s strategic plan and long-term growth.
- Oversee fundraising, sponsorships, grants, donor engagement, and financial management.
- Develop and support staff, volunteers, and community partnerships.
- Serve as the primary ambassador for Girls on the Run throughout the region.
- Ensure strong operational systems, reporting, and compliance practices.
- Support oversight of seasonal programming, Camp GOTR, and 5K events.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and mission alignment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years of equivalent professional experience required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or managerial experience, preferably in nonprofit, education, youth development, or community-focused organizations.
- Experience in fundraising, budgeting, grant writing, and financial oversight.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
- Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel throughout the service area.
- Commitment to the Girls on the Run mission and values.
Please note, candidates must reside in must reside in one of the following counties: Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Wayne and Wyoming
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time exempt position with flexible remote work opportunities. Competitive nonprofit salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid time off, healthcare eligibility, paid holidays, technology allowance, and professional development opportunities.
This job listing is scheduled to remain open to applications through August 12, 2026. Candidates will be contacted after that date as updates become available.