Girls on the Run Kentuckiana: Executive Director

Girls on the Run Kentuckiana: Executive Director

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

Department: Council Leadership

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Girls on the Run Kentuckiana

Reporting To: Board of Directors

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 / hour

Description

Organizational Summary: Girls on the Run Kentuckiana 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. To learn more about our program and impact, visit gotrkentuckiana.org.


Girls on the Run believes that all girls and communities should have access to our programs. We strive to eliminate barriers to participation, to continue creating programming that engage all communities, to be intentional about staff and volunteer diversity and to promote a culture of inclusion across the organization.

Our council currently serves 1,000 girls across 22 counties in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.


Position Summary: The Executive Director of GOTR Kentuckiana will work with community leaders, schools and school systems, nonprofit partners, families and participants, and volunteers to create significant impact in our community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for youth, experience in fundraising and grant writing, business acumen and will have successfully managed community impact programs, including evaluation and measurement.

Key Responsibilities

Principal responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Strategic Planning

• Provide strategic direction and leadership of the overall program through careful implementation and continuation of the Strategic Plan.
• Develop a comprehensive council growth plan that reflects creative program and site development strategies with an intentional focus on growing access and diversifying communities served.
• Collaborate with the Board to identify and plan for infrastructure growth parallel to growth of the program.

Fund Development

• Develop sustainable revenue plan with a focus on grant writing and individual donor development and stewardship to exceed $25,000 annually.
• Develop and sustain sponsorship relationships with local, corporate and national partners to exceed $50,000 annually.
• Serve as ambassador to raise awareness by building and maintaining relationships with local media, service groups, corporate groups, fitness organizations, etc.

Staff & Volunteer Leadership

• Provide direction, oversight and professional development opportunities for staff, as well as leadership to the volunteer coaches, and committee leadership.
• Develop coach recruitment and retention efforts that result in coaches representing the diversity of girls served.
• Cultivate and steward key relationships with community organizations and site liaisons, coaches, parents, participants and volunteers.
• Maintain strong relationship with the Board of Directors and Girls on the Run International.

Operational Administration

• Manage the organization with a business mindset by establishing and implementing efficient systems and strategies.
• Execute all financial, operational and programmatic reports to Girls on the Run International and to state and local funding agencies in a timely manner.
• Leverage data to monitor GOTR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and track progress toward meeting organizational goals.

Build Community Presence

• Oversee special events planning and execution such as the season-end 5k events, virtual summits, etc.
• Ensure community engagement and communication is consistent with the GOTR brand and core values.
• Strategically engage with community partners to expand organizational awareness and reach.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant education or work experience, with a focus in executive leadership, preferably in a nonprofit community impact environment.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, grant writing, setting and managing budgets, and financial forecasting.
• Passion for the Girls on the Run mission.
• Readiness to embrace the work of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
• Ability to effectively communicate issues surrounding girl empowerment, self-esteem, body image and whole-person health and comfortability delivering presentations to large groups.
• Strong technological proficiency.
• Must be available nights and weekends as needed for GOTR events, funding opportunities and ambassador engagements.
• Reliable transportation.
• A flexible and adaptable team-player with a sense of humor.

Work Environment & Benefits

This is a part-time position (20 hours per week or 1,040 hours per year) based in the Louisville, KY area. The position allows for flexible remote work; however, the candidate must be locally based to provide hands-on leadership and support to our community.

• Frequent local travel with periodic out-of-state travel.
• Ongoing in-person and virtual interactions in community.
• High speed internet access required to access systems.

This position offers an hourly rate of $25 to $35, depending on experience.

Girls on the Run values the well-being and growth of our staff. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, a collaborative team culture, and a variety of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits may include:

• Flexible work arrangements and schedules to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities to grow skills and advance your career.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment with passionate colleagues and volunteers.
• Opportunities to participate in and experience Girls on the Run programs and community events.
• Recognition and appreciation programs that celebrate staff contributions and achievements.