The Chicago Area Runners Association is beginning a search for a Program Director who will have primary responsibility for strategic development, execution and analysis of CARA's many training programs including Beginning Running, for those just beginning a running/fitness program, and training for the following race distances: 5K, 8K, 10K, Half-Marathon and Marathon. The Program Director will also work to identify, train, secure and reward the hundreds of generous volunteers who serve the running community in this capacity. Lastly, the Program Director will be responsible to ensuring the highest level of expertise and relevance in the educational content of CARA Training Programs

CARA wishes to acknowledge Beth Onines for her dedicated service with CARA as Program Director for the previous five years. Beth leaves CARA for a new professional opportunity. Anyone interested in applying for the Program Director opening should send a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements attention: Ann Marie Houlihan, CARA Executive Director, 203 N. Wabash, #1104, Chicago, IL 60601. (note: a more detailed job description will be available on CARA's Web site www.cararuns.org)

CARA is a not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 members serving runners of all abilities. Founded in 1978, CARA has grown to become the largest running organization in the Midwest. CARA produces training programs, upgrades the quality of races, and promotes safe running conditions on paths and trails.

To learn more about CARA go to www.cararuns.org.