Executive Director

About the role

Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Pocono is a nonprofit organization that inspires young people to be joyful, healthy, and confident through fun, experience-based curricula that creatively integrate running. As part of the only national physical activity-based, positive youth development program for girls with an evidence-based curriculum and trained coaches, the council is committed to serving participants from all backgrounds. Programs focus on building social, psychological, and physical skills to help girls navigate real-life situations, including managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others, and making intentional decisions. Each season culminates in a community-impact service project and a celebratory, non-competitive 5K event that reinforces confidence through accomplishment and teamwork.

The Executive Director provides strategic, operational, and community leadership across a nine-county service area (Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Wayne, and Wyoming). This role oversees fundraising, financial sustainability, program growth, staff leadership, and community engagement while partnering closely with the Board of Directors, volunteers, community partners, and Girls on the Run International. The Executive Director will lead a small but passionate team while guiding the organization through its next phase of strategic growth and community impact. Candidates must reside in one of the nine counties listed above.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the organization’s strategic plan and long-term growth
• Oversee fundraising, sponsorships, grants, donor engagement, and financial management
• Develop and support staff, volunteers, and community partnerships
• Serve as the primary ambassador for Girls on the Run throughout the region
• Ensure strong operational systems, reporting, and compliance practices
• Support oversight of seasonal programming, Camp GOTR, and 5K events
• Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and mission alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years of equivalent professional experience required
• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or managerial experience, preferably in nonprofit, education, youth development, or community-focused organizations
• Experience in fundraising, budgeting, grant writing, and financial oversight
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills
• Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel throughout the service area
• Commitment to the Girls on the Run mission and values

Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position with flexible remote work opportunities. Competitive nonprofit salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Healthcare eligibility
• Paid holidays
• Technology allowance
• Professional development opportunities