Girls on the Run of the Triangle

Girls on the Run of the Triangle

1415 West Highway 54, Suite 211

Durham, NC 27707

www.gotrtriangle.org

919.401.6307

GIRLS ON THE RUN

SPRING 5K RACE DIRECTOR

ABOUT GIRLS ON THE RUN: Girls on the Run is a life-changing, character development program

for girls in 3rd through 5th grade.Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, confident and healthy

using an experience-based curriculum, which creatively integrates running. A 501(c)3, Girls on the

Run of the Triangle is one of 209 independent councils of Girls on the Run International. Our

program combines training for a 5k (3.1 miles) event with healthy living education. We use

exercise, positive reinforcement, and encouraging role models to help girls discover the

confidence they need in the critical pre-teen years and beyond.

The GOTR Triangle council was founded in 2000 by Mandy (Beard) Murphy. The program has

grown from serving 36 girls on three teams in the Spring of 2001 to serving almost 800

girls on 57 teams throughout the Triangle this fall, with 28% of our participants supported by

program scholarships. Our Spring 5k event has grown in scope over the past three years with

expectations to surpass the 2,000 participant mark in the Spring of 2014. The event brings

an additional 700-1,000 spectators and requires the assistance of nearly 200 volunteers. It is the

culminating program experience for our Spring participants and is the most visible way we

communicate our mission and values to the Triangle community. Our priorities for this event is

for the girls and participants to feel special, valued, and safe and for the GOTR brand shine.

SUMMARY: The Race Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the Girls on the Run

Spring 5k event. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Race Director would be a contract

position, working an AVERAGE of 5-8 hours per week from November through April (workload is

lighter between November and January and increases in responsibility as race date nears.

Compensation for the position is $5,000 without benefits. Working nights and weekend days are

mandatory. Key responsibilities of the Race Director include:

5k Race Management

·  Develop and maintain a 5k Race work plan with help of Executive Director GOTR staff, 5k Leads and Committee members

·  Organize and manage a 15-20 member Race Committee that includes recruiting and managing committee members, identifying roles, providing race day orientation and managing monthly meetings. Attend all race related meetings.

·  Manage inventory, purchase and distribute all 5k Race materials

·  Run all logistics and oversee Race Committee members on race day

·  Handle all events-related paperwork

·  Evaluate and implement changes or enhancements to race experience

Technology/Communications

·  Work with Executive Director to design, manage, and maintain 5k registration site via Race Planner

·  Work with 5k Marketing Lead and Committee to design, print, and distribute promotional material, as well as maintain 5k website

·  Develop Digital Race Bag via Virtual Race Bag

·  Develop and execute media plan and establish media relations to promote race

·  Submit 5k media Recap to Girls on the Run International

Budget and Sponsorships

·  Work with Executive Director and staff to develop the 5k Race budget and identify goals

·  Manage race expenses and provide monthly reports to Executive Director

·  Partner with Executive Director to identify sponsors and develop Sponsorship Benefits Package

·  Ensure, track, and activate all Sponsor benefits Identify and secure in-kind 5k donors

Organizational Support

·  Evaluate and report on 5k Race at March and May Board meetings

·  Attend and report on 5k Race at Staff meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

·  BA or BS degree

·  Must have previous experience as a race director of events serving between 1,500 and 3,000 people. Demonstrated proficiency to oversee all aspects of a 5k race and the ability to work with and direct key race committee leads and volunteers.

·  Passion for GOTR’s mission and the ability to communicate our program goals and objectives

·  Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences (internal and external). Experience using social media tools.

·  Detail oriented, flexible and adaptable

·  Ability to multitask, prioritize, make efficient decisions and delegate

·  Ability to work in a fast paced environment and under pressure

·  Working knowledge of MS Office products and experience managing race site databases

Preferred

·  Experience with Girls on the Run (or other similar youth or wellness programs)

·  Non-profit experience

·  Connections to the local community

Inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident