Job Description
Joining Girl Scouts means you will be part of an inclusive team-centric organization where the girls and communities we serve are our top priority. Working at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan allows you to build a meaningful career while you grow personally and professionally! If you want to empower girls to make the world a better place, you belong at Girl Scouts! Join the movement!
As the Community Troop Organizer, you will be assisting with establishing new troops in the community.
Position Summary Actively works to develop and increase girl and adult membership, promote the image of Girl Scouting in the community, increase visibility of Girl Scouting and broaden the base for community support. This individual will use their expertise of the assigned geographic territory to strategically identify prospects, make effective presentations and grow our membership and base of support.
Essential functions - Office will be located in the Grand Ledge, Saginaw (Kochville Township), Jackson, Kalamazoo, or Ann Arbor Regional Center.
- Location will be based upon availability and candidate location.
- Flexible schedule, including working many evening hours and weekends.
- Function as a positive and cooperative member of Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan.
- Work with Membership Team to partner with school administration, teachers, and community partners to increase girl participation within Girl Scouts.
- Working effectively and inclusively with girls from a variety of different backgrounds, including creating inclusive environments where all girls are welcomed and celebrated.
- Facilitate Girl Scout Heart of Michigan Staff-Led Troops.
- Travel to local sites hosting Outreach programs including schools, community centers, etc.
- Attend Outreach Program orientation and training. Implement detailed program plans following the Girl Scout curriculum and be prepared to evaluate them at staff meetings.
- Demonstrate classroom management of K through 12th grade girls for around an hour to lead them through a variety of STEM, life skills, and environmental-based programs.
- Depending upon community needs, may provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls through a Starter Troop. Follow policies and procedures, program plans, and curriculum.
- Work at school and community open houses to recruit girls and volunteers.
- Interpret and promote Girl Scouting in the community in order to enhance the role and image of Girl Scouting, increase visibility, and attract new girl and adult members.
- Strong interpersonal relationship, problem solving, and conflict management skills required both in person and on the telephone when speaking with volunteers, staff, and organizations throughout the community served.
- Create and maintain a positive environment that fosters respectful, meaningful and effective interaction among all people, regardless of gender, race, culture, language, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.
- Asist with administrative tasks while in office.
- Willing to become a member of Girl Scouts of USA.
- Able to lift and/or manipulate up to 25 pounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies - Customer Service Focused
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Collaboration Skills
- Communication Proficiency
- Results Driven
- Flexibility
- Ability to manage time, work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to commit to 15 hours per week.
- Willingness to work directly with girls in grades K-12.
- Ability to create inclusive and trauma-informed environments.
Education and Experience - Minimum of one years' experience with non-profits and/or youth service organization preferred.
- Sales experience preferred.
- Experience with volunteer organizations with a knowledge of Girl Scouting preferred.
- Must have completed High School/GED and be at least 18 years old.
Work Schedule - Position will work between 15-20 hours a week.
- Lunch time hours (approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and/or after school hours (approximately 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) as assigned.
- Programs during the summer months for additional hours.
- Position requires candidates to work many evenings and weekends.
Travel Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the jurisdiction. Frequent travel within the council to various meeting locations with staff and volunteers. Travel is primarily during the business day and evening hours. There is a mileage reimbursement.
Work Environment - Frequent travel; will be reimbursed for mileage incurred with own transportation.
- The majority of your time will be spent in communities, schools and/or other community organizations. Physical demands include standing, walking, and/or sitting for extended periods of time, frequent communication with others, and the ability to move supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds to and from your program location.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibility of other staff members. Will be responsible to supervising children.
Benefits We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by compensation of $15/hr.
- Ability to build your skills as a leader and organizer.
- Supportive environment for learning and development.
- Create your schedule for flexibility for work/life balance.
- Remote and out-in-the-community work schedule.
- Fun activities to help make a positive influence on girls' lives.
- Casual dress code.
Equal Employment Opportunities Statement Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range: $15 per hour Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Summer work, Casual work, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,