Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.00 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedule
employee discount
Job Description
The YMCA is a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community through various programs and initiatives that support youths, families, and individuals. With a mission to nurture the potential of every child, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility, the YMCA has been a cornerstone in communities nationwide. The Walnut Creek Family YMCA, part of this extensive network, provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where members and staff alike work synergistically to create meaningful change in the communities they serve. The YMCA's strong commitment to character development, youth empowerment, and community engagement drives all its activities, making it a trusted name for personal and social growth.
The role being offered is a unique opportunity to join the YMCA as a Girls on the Run (GOTR) Program and Events Coordinator. This position is primarily responsible for the planning, promotion, and execution of fundraising, stewardship, and community engagement events for Girls on the Run of Central Iowa. It demands a dynamic, organized, and passionate individual who can diligently coordinate remote and non-local GOTR sites to maintain consistency, alignment, and quality across the council's footprint.
Beyond event management, the coordinator will oversee the quality and delivery of youth programs, ensuring each child feels valued, achieves personal growth, and finds a strong sense of belonging within the program. This role entails managing volunteers, including recruiting, training, and leading a dedicated team that reflects the core values of the YMCA and Girls on the Run. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic representatives at public events and programs, able to cultivate relationships with internal staff, external partners, and vendors alike.
The position is based at the Walnut Creek Family YMCA and offers a standard workweek with a flexible schedule that often requires evening, weekend, or additional hours to accommodate program activities and organizational representation. The salary range is from $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
As a Girls on the Run Program and Events Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in event timeline development, vendor and volunteer coordination, and the promotion of the GOTR program, ensuring that marketing materials and communications align with YMCA and GOTR brand standards. The role also involves budgeting responsibilities tied to the events, requiring careful attention to finance tracking to meet budget goals.
This position offers a highly collaborative work environment, requiring interaction with a variety of stakeholders and a commitment to high standards of program execution. Physical demands include moderate active duties both indoors and outdoors, reinforcing the need for flexibility, stamina, and adaptability. The YMCA's supportive culture ensures reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions successfully.
Ultimately, this role is crucial in delivering programs that empower girls, foster community engagement, and support charitable events that sustain the YMCA's mission, making a tangible difference in Central Iowa communities. If you are passionate about youth development, event management, and community service, this role invites you to bring your talents to an organization that truly values making an impact every day.
The role being offered is a unique opportunity to join the YMCA as a Girls on the Run (GOTR) Program and Events Coordinator. This position is primarily responsible for the planning, promotion, and execution of fundraising, stewardship, and community engagement events for Girls on the Run of Central Iowa. It demands a dynamic, organized, and passionate individual who can diligently coordinate remote and non-local GOTR sites to maintain consistency, alignment, and quality across the council's footprint.
Beyond event management, the coordinator will oversee the quality and delivery of youth programs, ensuring each child feels valued, achieves personal growth, and finds a strong sense of belonging within the program. This role entails managing volunteers, including recruiting, training, and leading a dedicated team that reflects the core values of the YMCA and Girls on the Run. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic representatives at public events and programs, able to cultivate relationships with internal staff, external partners, and vendors alike.
The position is based at the Walnut Creek Family YMCA and offers a standard workweek with a flexible schedule that often requires evening, weekend, or additional hours to accommodate program activities and organizational representation. The salary range is from $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
As a Girls on the Run Program and Events Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in event timeline development, vendor and volunteer coordination, and the promotion of the GOTR program, ensuring that marketing materials and communications align with YMCA and GOTR brand standards. The role also involves budgeting responsibilities tied to the events, requiring careful attention to finance tracking to meet budget goals.
This position offers a highly collaborative work environment, requiring interaction with a variety of stakeholders and a commitment to high standards of program execution. Physical demands include moderate active duties both indoors and outdoors, reinforcing the need for flexibility, stamina, and adaptability. The YMCA's supportive culture ensures reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions successfully.
Ultimately, this role is crucial in delivering programs that empower girls, foster community engagement, and support charitable events that sustain the YMCA's mission, making a tangible difference in Central Iowa communities. If you are passionate about youth development, event management, and community service, this role invites you to bring your talents to an organization that truly values making an impact every day.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor's degree in event management, nonprofit management, youth development, communications, a related field, or equivalent work experience
- At least 1 year of work experience in event planning or event management
- Minimum of 6 months of leadership experience
- Demonstrated computer skills in Google Workspace or Microsoft Windows environment
- Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or equivalent prior to starting
- Completion of Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to starting if hired and maintained afterwards
- Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards
Job Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor’s degree in event management, nonprofit management, youth development, communications, a related field, or equivalent work experience
- A minimum of 1 year of work experience in event planning / event management required
- Program management or program development work experience is preferred
- Minimum of 6 months of leadership experience required
- supervisory experience preferred
- Demonstrated computer skills in a Google Workspace or Microsoft Windows environment
- Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent prior to starting
- Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to starting if hired and maintained afterwards
- Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards
Job Duties
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of GOTR and YMCA fundraising, stewardship, and community engagement events
- Develop and manage detailed event timelines, logistics, vendor coordination, volunteer needs, and day-of execution plans
- Collaborate with internal staff and external partners and vendors to ensure events are engaging, mission-aligned, and well-attended
- Assist in the development and distribution of promotional materials and communications to support event and GOTR program marketing and participation, ensuring alignment with YMCA and GOTR brand standards
- Support event-related budgeting, tracking expenses and revenue to ensure alignment with approved budgets
- Serve as a visible and enthusiastic YMCA and GOTR representative at events and programs
- Manage assigned program areas and activities, ensure programs comply with all applicable GOTR and YMCA standards and methods of operation and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of quality
- Evaluate and review all aspects of assigned youth programs to ensure consistent quality and safety
- Directly facilitate and manage delivery of assigned GOTR programming
- Determine volunteer needs of assigned GOTR program areas within YMCA guidelines and procedures
- Build, lead, develop, and train a volunteer team that genuinely cares about the needs of our community and our members
- Manage and maintain volunteers to cover all areas of assigned youth programs
- Perform additional duties as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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