Director of Program Development

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Girls on the Run International

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: USD 80,000 USD-USD 85,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 07/06/2026
  • Location: United States 
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Girls on the Run International is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. GOTR is a physical activity-based positive youth development program that is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences.

Program and Curriculum Development 
  • Lead all phases of the program development process, including needs assessment, ideation, prototyping, piloting, and finalization 
  • Write and refine curriculum lessons and program materials that creatively integrate physical activity and social and emotional learning 
  • Develop content for supplemental program materials, including family engagement resources, journals, activity sheets, and program support materials 
  • Ensure programs are culturally responsive, accessible, and aligned with program goals and participant needs 
 
Program Innovation and Quality 
  • Lead development and scope of new program models and initiatives aligned with organizational growth strategic priorities 
  • Translate growth strategy into innovative, actionable program concepts and experiences 
  • Utilize data, research, and constituent feedback to improve and enhance existing program quality, consistency, and impact 
  • Stay informed on trends in youth development and education to inform program design and innovation 
Subject Matter Expertise 
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for program content, informing volunteer and council training development, ensuring alignment with program intent and participant experience 
  • Act as key point of contact for councils on program content and implementation, including curriculum and program impact 
  • Contribute to program strategy by bringing forward insights, opportunities, and recommendations based on program development work and field trends 
Collaboration and Project Management 
  • Partner with creative design teams to translate program content into participant-facing materials that reflect program intent and quality standards 
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on tools, resources, and support to ensure successful program implementation  
  • Lead program development projects, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination across teams 
  • Manage external contractors or consultants supporting program development work 

Qualities and Qualifications
  • Passion for the Girls on the Run mission 
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a discipline relevant to teaching, curriculum, pedagogy, or youth development preferred 
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in program development, curriculum design, or youth development 
  • Demonstrated experience designing creative lessons, content, or curriculum for youth participants 
  • Demonstrated experience working with and supporting young people 
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple components of a project 
  • Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and goals while collaborating across teams 
  • Experience collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data to inform program development 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced environment with a high degree of ownership, ambiguity, and cross-functional collaboration 

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