Associate, Experiential Programs
About The Position
The Program Office supports the Girl Scout Movement by developing inclusive, innovative, and relevant national programs that fulfill the Girl Scout mission. The teams in this community are responsible for the full lifecycle management of national programs for youth and adult members, including stewardship of the facilitator/volunteer experience and the end-to-end girl experience. The work of this office drives Girl Scout Leadership Experience outcomes that build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place across existing and evolving delivery models. Work includes including development and publication of program content across content areas including outdoor, life skills, entrepreneurship, STEM, global citizenship, travel, and leadership awards; cultivation of national program partnerships; and adult support and training. The teams work closely with all other GSUSA communities to bring an exceptional experience to our members and to ensure a vibrant, sustainably growing movement offering inclusive, innovative programs and partnerships. POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Experiential Programs is responsible for implementing programs that provide a superior experience for Girl Scouts. Associate works collaboratively within the Experience Community to leverage the National Program Portfolio, council programs, and unique opportunities to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in an inclusive and equitable way, meeting the needs of Girl Scouts and families across the United States. The Experiential Programs Associate also works with the Director and Manager of Experiential Programs to build implementation plans and evaluate results.
Requirements
- Subject Matter Expertise: functional understanding and passion for ongoing learning in topics such as youth and adolescent development, product launch, event management, and family engagement.
- Project management skills: ability to project plan and manage details on multiple projects simultaneously
- Communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal, to multiple audiences
- Interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships with wide variety of people and work in cross functional team environment
- Design skills: ability to create presentations and other materials that are easy to understand
- Organizational skills: ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize information
- Collaboration skills: open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
- Office 365 or similar suites
- Competency in PowerPoint or similar presentation software
- Competency in Microsoft Excel or similar software
- Talented communicator, networker and facilitator
- Functional knowledge of project management tools
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, or a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years managing family or youth programs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience launching and leading unique programs or products for youth.
- Outdoor and camp experience and/or product development preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the execution/implementation of the team’s strategic initiatives by acting as point-of-contact with councils and other GSUSA departments, and by creating project management plans and timelines.
- Creates and manages framework and cadence for regular meetings and presentations across all team initiatives
- Owns the development, ongoing updates and communications of tracking the team’s progress towards departmental and organizational objectives and KPIs
- Oversees evaluation of projects and pilots and creates briefings and reports
- Maintain a future focus vision and data-informed understanding of the interests and preferences of members and non-members
- Represent the interests, projects and voice of the Girl Scout Experience cross-functionally, across the Movement and externally.
Benefits
- GSUSA offers 20 days of paid time off, 2 floating holidays, as well as 9 workplace holidays per year. GSUSA staff also enjoy a paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
- Medical and Behavioral Health Coverage
- Plan options with individual and family coverage which includes wellness, hospitalization, and fertility assistance.
- Both plans include GSUSA partial subsidy of premium costs
- Dental and vision coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) including Health, Dependent Care, and Limited FSA for those with Health Savings Accounts
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 401(K) with company match
- Sick leave
- Short- and Long-Term Disability for salary continuation
- Health and Wellness Classes and Activities throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
