Community Organizer

GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCON•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Organizer plays a key role in expanding access to Girl Scouts by leading community-based recruitment efforts, particularly in diverse and historically underserved communities. This role combines outreach, event coordination, partnership building, and follow-up to help girls and families connect to programs and opportunities. This position is highly visible and community-facing and requires flexibility. The schedule includes evenings and weekends, as well as regular local travel to schools, community events, and partner locations throughout the service area.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in community outreach or a related field
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends
Ability and willingness to travel locally throughout the council service area
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment and support an anti-racist culture

Nice To Haves

Experience in a nonprofit, youth-serving, or community-based organization
Experience working with volunteers
Background in outreach, recruiting, sales, retail, or public relations
Experience using data or systems to track outreach activity
Ability to speak Spanish, Hmong, and or Somali

Responsibilities

Plan and execute recruitment strategies using local data and community insight
Represent Girl Scouts River Valleys at schools, libraries, community events, and resource fairs
Coordinate logistics for recruitment events, including scheduling, materials, and follow-up
Use a variety of outreach methods, including events, flyers, social media, and word-of-mouth
Clearly explain participation options and support families through the joining process
Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and community organizations
Support volunteer leaders with guidance, resources, and recruitment tools
Serve as a connector between volunteers, families, and the council
Facilitate placement of girls and volunteers into groups, including forming new groups when needed
Provide customer support via phone, email, and in-person interactions
Track outreach, recruitment, and placement activity accurately in internal systems
Collaborate with colleagues across departments and with other councils as needed
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and in-service opportunities
Represent the organization professionally in all internal and external settings
Support the council’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism
Demonstrate cultural competency and a commitment to equitable practices