Community Program Assistant

Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital is seeking a year-round, part-time Community Program Assistant to bring the Girl Scout experience directly to youth in Washington County, Maryland. The assistant leads activities and meetings, helps families with registration, supports programs with low enrollment, and works with the Membership Area Manager and community partners to create a positive experience for participating youth. Assignments may take place in community centers, schools, places of worship, and other community settings. Occasional work or meetings may be required at the Martinsburg, West Virginia office. The position typically involves 12–16 hours per week, with weekly hours and assignments varying according to the time of year, availability of assignments, and program needs. Most work occurs on a few weekdays during after-school hours, around 2:00–5:30 p.m. depending on the school district’s schedule, with occasional weekend availability as needed. The starting wage is $20.00 per hour. Mileage for travel to assigned communities is reimbursed at the prevailing IRS Standard Mileage Rate for Business, logged daily, and processed electronically.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfort working directly with youth, families, volunteers, and community partners.
Confidence leading meetings, programs, and activities with participating youth.
Ability to work independently and arrive prepared for assigned programs and meetings.
Availability and reliability to work primarily after school and early evening hours, with occasional weekends.
Flexible schedule to accommodate varying weekly hours and assignments.
Reliable transportation to travel to assigned communities.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance while representing Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital; at minimum, a Girl Scout T-shirt is required.

Responsibilities

Educate families and community partners about registration and ensure participating youth are properly registered.
Support programs with low enrollment to increase participation.
Coordinate meetings and recruit volunteers as needed while serving as the program leader.
Arrive early and be prepared to lead each meeting.
Communicate regularly with the Membership Area Manager about meetings, activities, and potential issues.
Deliver Girl Scout programs in community settings.