Girls on the Run Chicago: Business Operations Manager

Organizational Summary:
Girls on the Run Chicago is a local nonprofit organization that operates in agreement with Girls on the Run International and is 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 in 3rd–8th grade to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Position Summary:
The Business Operations Manager serves as a key operational leader for Girls on the Run Chicago (GOTRC), ensuring the organization’s core business functions run efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with financial, legal, and administrative requirements. This role owns the day-to-day infrastructure of the organization, spanning finance coordination, compliance, office operations, and technology systems.

Working in close partnership with the Executive Director and cross-functional team members, the Business Operations Manager connects and supports essential processes across the organization, including HR administration, payroll coordination, and program operations. This individual plays a critical role in maintaining strong systems, enabling staff to focus on delivering high-quality programming and advancing GOTR Chicago’s mission.

This role manages sensitive financial and personnel information and requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.