Community Engagement Specialist (Part-Time) Durham, NC

Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines • Raleigh, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is hiring a part-time Community Engagement Specialist to bring Girl Scout programming directly to girls at schools and community locations in Durham, North Carolina. The role primarily involves working directly with girls and leading activities that help them build confidence, make friends, explore interests, and develop leadership skills. Activities may include STEM experiments, creative projects, teamwork exercises, and discussions about friendship, confidence, and leadership. The specialist creates a welcoming, inclusive, and encouraging environment where girls feel comfortable participating and trying new things.

The schedule is flexible part-time, primarily Monday through Friday from approximately 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Some days may also include planning, team meetings, community events, or other activities. Regular travel to schools and community locations is required. The position pays $16 per hour and supports Girl Scout recruitment, membership goals, council fundraising initiatives, and program reporting as needed. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging, and is an equal opportunity employer that may provide reasonable accommodations for essential job functions.

Requirements

• Genuinely enjoy working with children and helping them learn and grow.
• Feel comfortable leading activities and keeping a group of girls engaged.
• Demonstrate patience, creativity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Be able to adapt when activities do not go as planned.
• Be dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, school staff, and coworkers.
• Enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and experiences.
• Live in North Carolina, within or near Durham, NC.
• Be available for a flexible part-time schedule Monday through Friday between approximately 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.
• Be able to travel regularly to schools and community locations.
• Have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and applicable vehicle registration and inspection compliance.
• Be able to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Be willing to become a member of Girl Scouts of the USA upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Girl Scout programs at schools and community locations using established curriculum and resources.
• Build positive relationships with girls and foster an inclusive, supportive, and encouraging environment.
• Prepare for programs by gathering supplies and reviewing activity plans.
• Coordinate with school staff and community contacts to support successful programming.
• Track attendance, complete registrations, collect participant feedback, and maintain accurate program records.
• Share information about opportunities for girls to continue their Girl Scout experience through troops and other programs.
• Support Girl Scout recruitment, membership goals, council fundraising initiatives, and program reporting as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed