Girls on the Run Greater Oregon: Communications and Development Coordinator

Girls on the Run; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plan

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401k with employer match

Job summary

Girls on the Run Greater Oregon is hiring a Communications and Development Coordinator to support storytelling and fundraising efforts across digital, print, and in-person channels. Working under the Development Director, you will help grow community support and ensure program access, collaborating with a six-person team.

You will manage marketing for programs and events, coordinate grant activities, and help engage volunteers, families, and partners to advance GOTRGO's mission.

Qualifications

• Passion for Girls on the Run mission and the ability to communicate empowerment and whole-person health.
• Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with project management.
• Experience developing content and managing social media and peer-to-peer fundraisers preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing of GOTRGO programs, 5Ks, and fundraising events.
• Manage social media to engage stakeholders and maintain a positive image.
• Design print and digital materials including flyers and sponsorship packets.
• Maintain media assets archive and website with current data and photos.
• Collaborate with staff to communicate with coaches, site liaisons, parents, and stakeholders.
• Assist with grant proposals and annual giving campaigns.
• Support partnerships with Run Clubs and community serving organizations.
• Attend and staff events like Spring/Fall 5Ks and coach trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Social media management

Content development

Fundraising experience

Transportation access

Spanish language

Job description

Girls on the Run Greater Oregon: Communications and Development Coordinator

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Department: *Fundraising & Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Girls on the Run Greater Oregon

Reporting To: Elizabeth Lott, Development Director

Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

Organizational Summary: Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.

Small teams meet twice weekly for eight-week seasons, learning life skills through interactive lessons and running games led by certified volunteer coaches. Program sites include schools, parks and community centers. The season concludes with an untimed, celebratory 5K that gives participants a tangible sense of achievement and a framework for setting and achieving life goals.

This coming school year, Girls on the Run Greater Oregon (GOTRGO) will engage more than 400 volunteers and serve 1,300 girls in grades 3–8 across 12 counties in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We seek to grow our impact while maintaining our commitment to program quality, accessibility and inclusion; this position plays a key role in supporting that expansion.

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

Position Summary: The Communications and Development Coordinator will support Girls on the Run Greater Oregon’s efforts to share our mission, grow community support, and raise the funds that keep our program accessible. Working under the direct leadership of the Development Director and in close collaboration across a six‑person team, the coordinator helps bring our story to life across digital, print, and in‑person channels. This position is a great fit for someone who is organized, creative, and excited to learn the many sides of nonprofit communications, fundraising, and event support.

Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Coordinate the overall marketing of all GOTRGO programs, 5Ks, and two to four annual fundraising and community events
• Manage social media to create and maintain a favorable image for GOTRGO and communicate and energize stakeholders, including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Design print and digital materials including fliers, brochures, sponsorship packets, annual reports, etc.
• Maintain media assets archive
• Maintain various stakeholder listservs
• Maintain website with current data, language and photos
• Partner with other GOTRGO staff to ensure effective communication occurs with Girls on the Run programs’ coaches, site liaisons, parents, and other stakeholders
• Maintain responsive customer service through replying to email in a timely manner and assisting with phone calls and returning voicemails
• Uphold brand standards and provide guidance to staff to do the same

Fundraising

• Draft grant proposals using approved source materials
• Coordinate the marketing and recruitment of Girls on the Run SoleMates Charity Runner Program
• Coordinate the Unstoppable Us girl‑led fundraising program including updating communications, collateral, prize selection, donation tracking, and prize fulfillment
• Assist with annual giving campaigns

Community Engagement and Events

• Steward relationships between GOTRGO community and the Greater Oregon community through intentional partnerships with:
  • Run Clubs
  • Youth, Women, LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC Community Serving Organizations
• Photograph program and events when needed
• Attend and assist with Spring and Fall 5Ks, taking a lead in defined areas as determined by management staff
• Assist and support Fall & Spring coach training events, taking a lead in defined areas determined by management staff.
• Attend and assist with annual fundraising events such as Sip in Sneakers and International Day of the Girl, taking a lead in defined areas as determined by management staff

General Team Responsibilities

• Support program delivery during peak seasons by:
  • Participating in coach tote packing
  • Visiting afterschool Girls on the Run practices
  • Supporting coach training events
• Actively participate in weekly staff meeting, coming prepared and engaging in collective problem‑solving
• Attend Girls on the Run International trainings
• A commitment to using the opportunities of this position to make Girls on the Run Greater Oregon a more Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable and Accessible organization.

Qualities and 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).
• Demonstrated experience with project management.
• Experience developing content and managing social media and peer‑to‑peer fundraisers preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a non‑exempt, full‑time position. Girls on the Run Greater Oregon offers a generous PTO plan, a benefits package including company subsidized medical and dental and vision coverage as well as a 401k plan with employer match.