Girls on the Run Coastal South Carolina - Program Coordinator

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Charleston, SC

FLSA Status: Hourly, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Profile

The Girls on the Run® Program Coordinator must possess a passion for and commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades. Girls on the Run provides a safe and interactive way to learn about healthy living including introductions and education on
important topics like goal setting, cooperation, healthy decision-making, and self-respect. The innovative curriculum gives girls an opportunity to listen and open up while encouraging them to commit to a healthy lifestyle and harness their inner strengths. Girls on the Run Coastal South Carolina is a 501(c)(3) organization and currently serves Berkeley, Dorchester, Charleston, Colleton, Georgetown, Horry, Florence, and Williamsburg.

Girls on the Run believes that all girls and communities should have access to our programs. We warmly welcome the participation of any child who identifies as “girl”, non-binary or gender expansive in our programs. We strive to eliminate barriers to participation, to continue creating programming that engages all communities, to be intentional about staff and volunteer diversity and to promote a culture of inclusion across the organization.

The Program Coordinator is a PART TIME/NON-EXEMPT position and reports to the Council Director. Key responsibilities within these areas include but are not limited to:

Program Outreach and Site Management

• Implement the Girls on the Run strategic program plan and collaborate with the team to achieve program goals


• Develop marketing strategies and material to grow our networks


• Create a five-year plan with the Council Director for expansion of new territory


• Work with community leaders, schools, and other groups to maximize the success of programming


• Support the needs of new and existing sites, conducting site visits to ensure quality program implementation


• Enforce current site policies and procedures, implementing improvements as needed

Coach Management and Training

• Develop effective coach recruitment and retention strategies that result in qualified volunteers that mirror the demographics of our community and girls served


• Recruit and train coaches to ensure program fidelity and quality


• Manage all aspects of coach training, including logistics and facilitation


• Enforce current coaching policies and procedures, implementing improvements as needed


• Support coach volunteers and design appreciation initiatives

Program Management

• Manage administrative pieces of program implementation including program inventory, registration information, program evaluations and applications in Pinwheel


• Develop and track program budget with Council Director


• Manage participant financial assistance policies and procedures


• Communicate with sites, coaches, and families

Organizational Support

• Communicate program impact, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more using relevant and branded content via GOTR Coastal South Carolina social media channels


• Play a key role at the fall and spring end-of-season 5K events


• Attend community events on behalf of the organization to raise awareness of the organization or in support of a community partnership


• Coordinate and attend organization events including site visits, prospective site or coach meetings, coach training, fundraisers, and the Girls on the Run 5K events.

We're looking for the following experience:

• Working within teams


• Taking initiative


• Bravery and creativity in decision making


• Adapting to unforeseen challenges


• Passion for collaboration and bringing people together


• Quality customer service


• Living the Girls on the Run mission and values


• Connections to the local community

Required 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)


• Ability to multitask, prioritize and make efficient decisions


• Flexible and adaptable

Our team is passionate about supporting each other. We celebrate each other’s successes, are quick to lend our help and share our knowledge, we work collaboratively and believe wholeheartedly in the work that we do. In this position, you can expect a work culture that trusts and empowers you to work autonomously with the support of your team when you need it, that appreciates you for who you are as a person not just an employee, and that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

This position is PART TIME, offering a salary of $18.00-$21.00 an hour, currently at 10-15 hours a week with the potential of increasing with growth. Position has 40 hours of PTO to be used for holidays and vacation. Some evening and weekend availability is needed to support coach, volunteer, and fundraising events. This position is remote with some in-person tasks required; however, candidates must reside in the Charleston or Grand Strand area. Ideal position start date is August 15th, 2025.