07/14/2021
About Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont
Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, character development program focusing on social, emotional, and physical health, for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. The Girls on the Run mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Each season, trained volunteer coaches implement the GOTR 8-week curriculum through twice-weekly sessions that build character and resilience. The season concludes with a celebratory 5K event. Completing a 5K gives the girls a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont is an independent council of Girls on the Run International, founded in 1996.
Internship Title: Program Intern
Location: Choice of; Alexander, Forsyth, Iredell and/or Rowan County (may require limited travel to Mooresville)
Summary: The Program Intern will be remote, with limited in-person hours, supporting and learning from activities related to program, volunteer, and event logistics. The intern will be supporting the Program Manager and organization staff and volunteers, to enhance the girls experience with Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont.
Responsibilities and Focus Include:
● Assist with essential aspects of program coordination including registration, recruiting coaches & site locations, organizing program materials and supplies, and coach training (updating records, loading coach bags, distribution of coach bags and other materials)
● Serve as a Girls on the Run Coach and resource for coaches and sites
● Assist in preparations for the 5K Celebration(s)
● Coordinate and assist with fundraising ideas, campaigns, and events
● Attend events to represent Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont
● Help with social media, marketing, and publicity outreach; support with phone calls and emails
● Contribute to other projects as needed
Qualifications: A desirable candidate will be able to manage multiple projects at once and work well both with teams and independently. This person must be detail-oriented, think creatively, and effectively manage his or her time to meet deadlines. An ideal candidate will be a self-starter and will also have some experience or interest in the nonprofit sector. Professional work ethic and demeanor is imperative. This intern should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint with working knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.). Current undergraduate or graduate student studying exercise science, public health, child/family development, education, sociology, psychology, social work, business, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or another related field.
Time Commitment: The intern’s schedule can be jointly determined to meet GOTR’s needs and the intern’s availability. The intern will generally dedicate 8-10 hours per week virtually with limited in-person hours to GOTR and coaching locations. Some nights and/or weekends may be required for special events. This is an unpaid internship for either one semester or the entire school year. Mileage driven will require prior approval and will be reimbursed.
Learning Potential: This internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about non-profit/business management and health/wellness. The Program Intern will learn how to execute volunteer-related communications and operational activities along with fundraising & event operations.
To Apply: Please email a resume with a cover letter explaining why this internship is a good fit for your skills and interests to Alison Ahrens, Executive Director at [email protected]. Deadline: September 1 for fall 2021 and/or
year-round internships.
Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont
PO Box 5063, Mooresville, NC 28117
www.gotrgreaterpiedmont.
