Program Coordinator for Chicago Run

Program Coordinator

Chicago Run


*_Position Summary_*

The Program Coordinator works in collaboration with the Chicago Run
staff to oversee the ongoing growth and development of our youth running
programs in the Chicago Public Schools. He/she has the primary
responsibility for day to day program operations and routine
communication with participating school sites. The Program Coordinator
will be integral to the success of this recently founded organization
which currently operates at 30 school sites throughout the city.


*_Background _*

Founded in 2007, Chicago Run is a nonprofit organization that supports
running programs for children and youth in Chicago Public Schools. The
organization’s mission is to promote the health and wellness of Chicago
children through innovative, engaging, and sustainable youth running
programs. The vision of Chicago Run is to introduce running to every
child in the City of Chicago. In the Spring of 2008, Chicago Run
launched a 10-week Pilot Program (“Chicago Runners”) serving 2,350
elementary school students in 12 geographically and demographically
diverse schools throughout Chicago. The program runs during the school
day as part of lunch, recess, or as a classroom break; Chicago Run
leverages school personnel to administer the program. Due to the success
of the pilot, Chicago Run has now expanded to 30 schools, serving 6,000
kids in 24 diverse communities throughout Chicago.

Most recently, Chicago Run launched a new after-school program, “Running
Mates”, designed to train middle school students to run in a local 5k or
8k race, while learning about teamwork, commitment, and perseverance.
“Running Mates” also aims to begin breaking down racial and cultural
stereotypes by brining together two different schools to train together.

Chicago Run seeks an energetic and enthusiastic Program Coordinator to
work alongside the Executive Director and other Program Coordinator in
establishing and maintaining high quality Chicago Run programming at
sites throughout the city. The Program Coordinator will also be
responsible for administrative duties related to the organization and
program operations.

*_Roles and Responsibilities_*


*The Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day program
operations at several school sites and will:*


*Manage School Relationships*

- Conducts a minimum of monthly site visits to all participating Chicago
Run schools;

- Provides documentation of monthly observations at each school and
offers recommendations based on observations;

- Maintains regular communication with school Site Coordinators,
Principals, and other staff via email, phone, and in person;

- Helps identify and troubleshoot any issues with program delivery;

- Provides weekly reports to Chicago Run Executive Director regarding
status of programs and relationships with schools.


*Coordinate Program Logistics*

- Oversees Chicago Run Database which includes uploading school rosters,
updating school information, and monitoring progress of schools and classes;

- Provides weekly mileage reports to Executive Director;

- Oversees Chicago Run Virtual Marathon Database information and helps
troubleshoot website/database regarding participants’ marathon routes
and mileage;

- Ensures delivery of incentives to schools including t-shirts,
lanyards, water bottles, and awards;

- Monitors delivery of student incentives;

- Provides regular program updates on Chicago Run website.


*Provide Event Support*

- Assists with the organization of school kick-off events;

- Provides support and coordinate logistics for Fun Run celebratory events;

- Facilitates program trainings for school personnel;

- Helps Executive Director and other Staff organize Chicago Run
Fundraisers and other events;

- Assists with outreach activities including staffing information tables
and providing a strong presence at related running and physical
education events.

*Provide Website & Graphic Design Support
- *Knowledge of HTML and familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
is a plus

- Background in web design (especially in Movable Type or similar programs)

- Familiarity with Social Media Management

*Provide Administrative Support*

- Provides administrative support as needed to ensure the ongoing growth
and development of the organization;**

- Maintains accurate and timely records related to program operations;

- Other duties as assigned.

*Experience and Qualifications*

An ideal candidate will have 1-3 years work experience, ideally in the
not for profit sector. The candidate should have familiarity and
interest in working with youth programs and great enthusiasm for working
in the Chicago Public Schools. He/she should possess a strong interest
in physical fitness and a healthy well-being. The Program Coordinator
will be comfortable working with diverse populations. The Program
Coordinator should have exceptional communication skills, both verbal
and written, and work well independently and as part of a team. The
preferred candidate is bilingual (not required). He/she must have a car
and be willing to travel to schools throughout the city as part of
his/her daily schedule. The candidate must possess the ability to lift
up to 50 lbs. The candidate is available to work a flexible schedule
including occasional evenings and weekends. A Bachelor’s Degree is
required.

*To apply: *

Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements via email to Alicia
Gonzalez at hr@chicagorun.org < mailto:hr@chicagorun.org> by January 25,
2010. No phone calls please.

Chicago Run provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,
marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.