Executive Director

Girls on the Run San Diego is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where

every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We

inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that

creatively integrates running. Our program creates a safe place for girls to grow in confidence and

strengthen their self-worth through an introduction to identifying and processing emotions, goal

setting, cooperation, healthy decision-making, and self-respect, while training for a 5K. To learn

more about our programs and impact, visit:

https://www.gotrsd.org/ .

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) is a highly-skilled, non-profit professional who provides leadership,

vision, and direction for Girls on the Run San Diego (GOTRSD) in connection with the broader Girls

on the Run organization. The ED is responsible for the overall implementation of the Girls on the

Run mission and reports to the GOTRSD Board of Directors.

The ED must be passionate about inspiring all girls to activate their limitless potential, be

motivated by bringing people together to support a mission with time and resources, and be

community-centric and equity-minded in their approach to this work. The ideal candidate will

have successfully managed community impact programs, including evaluation and measurement,

be bilingual in Spanish, and have well-established connections to our local San Diego communities.

Required Qualifications

● 6+ years of experience in a nonprofit or community impact environment, and at least 2

years of demonstrated high-level or executive leadership experience

● Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead people, including a remote staff

● Proven success in management and growth of a team, including mentorship of staff,

delineation of responsibilities, and delegation of work

● Proven track record in program and event management, showcasing adeptness in

overseeing successful initiatives from conception to execution

● Outstanding communication skills and ability to deliver presentations to large groups, the

media and other key stakeholders

● Flexible and adaptable with willingness to continually learn and grow

● Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, fundraising, grant writing, setting and

managing budgets, and financial forecasting

● Knowledge of non-profit best practices including experience in working closely with a

Board of Directors

● Readiness to embrace the work of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access

● Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access through continuous

development and modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

● Strong technological proficiency to navigate an array of web-based software

● Reliable transportation

Work Environment:

This is a full-time position based in San Diego County and the candidate must be locally based to

provide hands-on leadership and support to our community. There is an office located in Kearny

Mesa, but the position allows for flexible remote work. Expect:

● Frequent local travel within the county and out-of-state travel for annual conference

● Ongoing in-person and virtual interactions in community

● Occasional evening and weekend events including bi-annual 5ks, monthly Board meetings,

and volunteer appreciation gatherings

● Frequent interaction with external stakeholders

● High-speed internet access required to access systems

● Occasional lifting of roughly 35-pound boxes of supplies, materials, etc.

This is a full-time, exempt position offering a salary of $80-100k annually, depending on

experience. At Girls on the Run San Diego, we proudly offer:

● Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision partially paid by GOTRSD)

● Life, A&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

● Reimbursement for mileage and internet

● Company laptop

● Annual bonus plan

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter at

https://girlsontherun.bamboohr.com/careers/345 .

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