September 14, 2011
Hiring: DC Program Coordinator

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The ideal candidate will be outgoing, organized and will have a passion for building and maintaining interpersonal relationships. The Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for conducting outreach and coordinating new membership of BoMF for residents and non-residents as well as retaining membership. Additionally, the Program Coordinator manages equipment inventory and assists in program event management and participation.

This individual will have the ability to interact with staff in fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient with a high level of professionalism. The ability to be organized and pro-actively communicate about tasks and responsibilities is very important. Tasks related to the role include, but are not limited to:

• Inventory Management
• Weekly coordination of incentives earned by members
• Actively working to meet our recruitment goals each month.
o Goals set for both residential and non-residential membership growth
o Conducting orientations and appropriate outreach
o Follow-up to make sure new members have begun running and are remaining active
o Actively seeking to plan volunteer appreciation and outreach events in the community to engage new volunteers – using creative and new approaches
• Race/Social Event communication/coordination:
o Actively reaching out to prospective races
o Communicating discounts and establishing relationships
o Transportation coordination
o Updates to social media and the Back on My Feet Blog and website
• Bachelor’s degree required. Management experience a plus.
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of the inner-workings of BoMF, including the finances, programming and what each staff member is responsible for accomplishing.
• High energy, results-oriented leader who can effectively manage and motivate a team.
• Dynamic personality to convey mission of the organization.
• Unequivocal passion for the organization and the members we serve.
• Ability to attend night and weekend program events.
• Ability to manage time responsibly.
• Develops relationships based on trust, confidence and respect
• A proactive, assertive and hands-on individual who is self-motivated; requires limited direction.
• Team-oriented and able to build consensus efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt quickly to a fast paced, changing environment.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, energetic, and a self-starter.
• Unquestionable integrity and highest ethical standards.
• Willing and able to roll-up his/her sleeves, yet not get lost in the details.
For qualified candidates, please contact Washington DC Program Director Amy Vokes, amy.vokes@backonmyfeet.org, and include the following (information without the following will not be considered):
• Subject line : Washington DC Program Coordinator
• Cover letter
• Attached resume and separate running resume