Northern Minnesota Regional CoordinatorGirls on the Run Minnesota • Duluth, MN, US

Northern Minnesota Regional Coordinator

Girls on the Run Minnesota • Duluth, MN, US

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Job Description

Salary : $60,000

Organization Profile

At Girls on the Run Minnesota, we offer after-school empowerment programs designed for 3rd- to 8th-grade girls. Our mission is to inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, build healthy habits, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others. We do this through an innovative curriculum that blends dynamic physical activity with life skills lessons and community impact projects, all led by trained volunteer coaches. In 2025, we'll reach more than 5,000 youth across the state. Learn more here.

Position Profile

Girls on the Run Minnesota (GOTR MN) seeks a relationship-driven, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented Regional Coordinator to launch and grow programming in Northern Minnesota while leading our IndigeFit Kids partnership. With teams in Duluth and Grand Marais, this role will grow GOTRs presence through outreach, publicity, and partnerships, introducing more communities, schools, and organizations to the magic of Girls on the Run.

The Regional Coordinator will manage program operations, support volunteers, build authentic connections with schools, community partners, donors, and families, including deep engagement with Native leaders and youth organizations as part of our IndigeFit Kids partnership. This unique role combines program coordination with community engagement to ensure GOTR is empowering, culturally responsive, and sustainable. The Regional Coordinator reports directly to the Program Director and collaborates across departments to support a sustainable, high-quality regional model that ensures consistent program delivery, volunteer support, and community engagement. This position is based in Northern Minnesota (for example, the Duluth area), and candidates should either reside locally or be willing to relocate to the region to effectively lead and support programs across the area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer Management & Training

Recruit, assign, and onboard program sites and volunteer coaches.
Prepare and help facilitate coach training.
Conduct site visits and support program implementation.
Serve as the first point of contact for regional coaches.
Manage regional materials, certifications, and records.
Lead Camp GOTR (our one-week summer program) in Northern Minnesota.

Community Engagement & IndigeFit Kids Partnership

Build strong relationships with schools, companies, community organizations, and local leaders to expand awareness and participation in GOTR.

Serve as liaison with IndigeFit Kids, ensuring partnership goals and reporting requirements are met and advancing our three-year plan to engage Native girls in culturally responsive programming.

Partner with Native leaders, educators, families, and youth organizations through listening sessions, readiness assessments, and co-design of outreach and activation.

Work with our program team to recruit and train culturally competent coaches, especially from underrepresented communities.

Identify and support pilot sites; adapt programming in response to community input.

Elevate GOTR visibility in Northern Minnesota.

Events, Publicity & Development

Lead planning for the Northern Minnesota GOTR 5K and other regional celebrations.

Support the Twin Cities 5K and statewide events (e.g., Limitless Potential Luncheon).

Host and support community-building and fundraising events such as trivia nights, film festivals, and other creative regional gatherings.

Support donor cultivation and stewardship in Northern Minnesota.

Collaborate on regional foundation funding and grant reporting.

Co-lead regional SoleMates fundraising efforts (e.g., partnering with Grandmas Marathon).

Who You Are :

You bring 5+ years of relevant professional experience in nonprofit program management, community engagement, or volunteer coordination.

Youre passionate about the Girls on the Run mission, with a special commitment to uplifting Native youth through the IndigeFit Kids partnership.

Youre a pro-active relationship-builder, comfortable introducing new communities to GOTR, cultivating partnerships, and growing our regional presence through outreach and creative events.

Youre organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple projects while keeping the big picture in mind.

Youre a clear communicator and collaborative teammate, skilled at working across diverse groups of people with cultural humility.

You feel confident using digital tools like Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CRM systems, and email platforms.

You have regular access to a personal vehicle for travel throughout Northern Minnesota and occasionally to Minneapolis / St. Paul.

Preferred :

Experience with GOTR or similar youth / wellness programs.

Experience working in Native communities.

Language proficiency in Ojibwe, Dakota or Spanish.

Position Specifics :

Full-time, salaried $60,000 annually.

Includes generous PTO, health and dental insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, a monthly mileage stipend, and a flexible remote work policy (with travel to the Twin Cities 1-2 times monthly).

Some evening and weekend hours are required, with limited vacation availability during key event seasons.

All positions with GOTR MN require a successful background check.

This job description materially represents the responsibilities of the position, though you may be asked to perform other job-related tasks not specifically presented here.

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. If youre excited about this role but unsure whether you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Girls on the Run will review each application against the requirements of the position. If an applicant is selected for next steps, a representative from Girls on the Run will contact the individual directly.

This position will be open until filled, although preference will be given to applications received by November 15. For consideration, please apply through this link in Bamboo HR.

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