Community Engagement Specialist

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington•Portland, OR

4d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement Specialist represents Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington in assigned communities and helps grow membership by connecting youth and families with Girl Scout experiences. The role turns outreach into meaningful connections, develops relationships with prospective members and community partners, uses data to focus recruitment efforts, and adapts approaches to community needs. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, nonexempt hourly position during business hours, with evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight assignments as business needs require. The hybrid position involves travel to multiple locations within a day, up to 50% of the time, and work at the Portland Service Center as needed, up to 50% of the time. Administrative work may be performed remotely if internet connectivity standards are met, or at a Service Center. Staff also participate in in-person meetings, events, work assignments, and retreats as needed. The employee must live in Oregon or Southwest Washington. Starting pay is $25.24 to $30.29 per hour, based on relevant education and experience, with an additional $1.25 per hour for conversational-level or higher Spanish skills. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life and AD&D insurance; up to 35 days of paid time off per year based on years of service; paid holidays; and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution.

Requirements

About seven years of combined relevant education and experience in community engagement, outreach, membership recruitment, sales, enrollment, or relationship-building; examples include a bachelor's degree and five years of experience, or seven years of experience.
Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with schools, community organizations, businesses, families, or other community groups.
Experience presenting information to community groups, families, volunteers, or stakeholders, with clear written, verbal, and public-speaking communication skills.
Experience using data or a customer relationship management system to track outreach and engagement efforts and support decisions.
Strong planning and organization skills, including experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and comfort learning new software systems.
Availability for evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight assignments as business needs require.
Valid driver's license in good standing, a driving record that meets motor vehicle record standards, and state-required minimum auto insurance for a reliable vehicle used for work.
Ability to transport, set up, and take down event supplies and equipment, including lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
Girl Scout experience and familiarity with Girl Scout programs.

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out membership recruitment strategies in assigned geographic areas, including community events and other outreach activities.
Build and sustain partnerships with schools, businesses, faith communities, families, and community organizations to expand access to Girl Scout opportunities.
Represent Girl Scouts in presentations and conversations with small and large groups, clearly communicating program opportunities and benefits.
Cultivate prospective member leads, support families through the recruitment process, and contribute to lead conversion and membership growth.
Use Salesforce to document interactions, maintain accurate records, track outreach activity, and report engagement with prospective members and partners.
Use outreach and customer relationship data to adjust recruitment strategies and support informed decision-making.
Support council-wide programs, activities, public relations efforts, and fund development initiatives connected to community engagement and membership outreach.
Transport, set up, and take down materials and event equipment while traveling between multiple locations as needed.