Job Title:
Engagement CoordinatorLocation: Hybrid; Neenah, NE WisconsinReports To: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: Non-exempt; hourly, 20-25 hours per weekOrganization SummaryGirls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin 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 participants to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
As a physical activity-based positive youth development program, our evidence-based curriculum is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences.Girls on the Run believes that all girls and communities should have access to our programs. We commit 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.Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin serves girls in Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Sheboygan, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties.
Visit our website to learn more about our program and impact, please visit: https://www.girlsontherunnew.org/Position ProfileThe Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role in cultivating and managing relationships with sponsors, individual donors, and volunteers. This position is responsible for ensuring clear, consistent communication, fostering meaningful connections, and maximizing engagement across all stakeholder groups. In addition, the Engagement Coordinator will collaborate on the development of marketing and social media content to elevate the organization’s visibility and impact. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to build and sustain relationships. They will bring experience in donor and funder engagement, along with the ability to craft compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences.Key responsibilities:
- Alongside the Executive Director, activate strategies for stewarding individual donors, corporate sponsorships, and special events to ensure that fundraising goals are achieved.
- Develop and maintain communication calendar and messaging, managing social media presence, updating the website, and responding to inquiries.
- Oversee the organization’s e-newsletter content, design, delivery and recipient database.
- Adhering to brand guidelines and working with brand templates, develop and maintain written, visual, and digital materials to promote engagement.
- Support staff with marketing efforts that result in increasing the number of new sites each season and expanding the program into all counties throughout our geographic territory.
- Assist in the organization of special events such as volunteer appreciation, fundraising and 5K.
- Ensure the timely and accurate collection of data; oversee the information management of donor profiles, in-kind donations and sponsorships.
- Identify areas for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance communication and deliver effective engagement strategies.
- Serves as an ambassador for Girls on the Run, exhibiting Girls on the Run core values.
- Develop positive relationships with co-workers, volunteers, board members, donors, sponsors, parents, participants, media and other community members.
- Provide staff, volunteer, and partnership support during peak times and end of season 5K events.
- Any other duties deemed necessary by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of related education or work experience.
- 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.
- Proven abilities in project management and attention to detail.
- Experience working with data and information systems such as customer relations or donor management, and very comfortable with technology in general.
- Proficient in design software such as Canva or Adobe; proficient in MS Office or Google Workspace.
- Available to work 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday in 4- or 5-hour blocks. Schedule is flexible between the hours of 7am and 6pm with prior approval of the Executive Director.
- Available to work the occasional evening and/or Saturday for events, volunteer recruitment and training (5K celebration events are currently scheduled one Saturday morning in May and one Saturday morning in November).
- Must live within our nine-county geographic area.
- Regular access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel locally.
Our ideal candidate demonstrates the following qualities:
- Creativity in decision making
- Ability to adapt to unforeseen challenges
- Passion for collaboration and bringing people together
- Quality customer service
- Live the Girls on the Run mission and values
To support your success, you can expect:
- A staff team who is passionate about working together to fulfill the mission and have fun along the way.
- Respect for work-life balance. You will work hard, but we respect your need to recharge.
- Strong support from Girls on the Run International providing program support, networking, training and resources.
