Community Troop Organizer - Saginaw

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan•Saginaw, MI

3d•$15•Hybrid

About The Position

Joining Girl Scouts means you will be part of an inclusive team-centric organization where the girls and communities we serve are our top priority. Working at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan allows you to build a meaningful career while you grow personally and professionally! If you want to empower girls to make the world a better place, you belong at Girl Scouts! Join the movement! As the Community Troop Organizer, you will be assisting with establishing new troops in the community. Position Summary Actively works to develop and increase girl and adult membership, promote the image of Girl Scouting in the community, increase visibility of Girl Scouting and broaden the base for community support. This individual will use their expertise of the assigned geographic territory to strategically identify prospects, make effective presentations and grow our membership and base of support. Essential functions Office will be located in the Grand Ledge, Saginaw (Kochville Township), Jackson, Kalamazoo, or Ann Arbor Regional Center. Location will be based upon availability and candidate location. Flexible schedule, including working many evening hours and weekends. Function as a positive and cooperative member of Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. Work with Membership Team to partner with school administration, teachers, and community partners to increase girl participation within Girl Scouts. Working effectively and inclusively with girls from a variety of different backgrounds, including creating inclusive environments where all girls are welcomed and celebrated. Facilitate Girl Scout Heart of Michigan Staff-Led Troops. Travel to local sites hosting Outreach programs including schools, community centers, etc. Attend Outreach Program orientation and training. Implement detailed program plans following the Girl Scout curriculum and be prepared to evaluate them at staff meetings. Demonstrate classroom management of K through 12 th grade girls for around an hour to lead them through a variety of STEM, life skills, and environmental-based programs. Depending upon community needs, may provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls through a Starter Troop. Follow policies and procedures, program plans, and curriculum. Work at school and community open houses to recruit girls and volunteers. Interpret and promote Girl Scouting in the community in order to enhance the role and image of Girl Scouting, increase visibility, and attract new girl and adult members. Strong interpersonal relationship, problem solving, and conflict management skills required both in person and on the telephone when speaking with volunteers, staff, and organizations throughout the community served. Create and maintain a positive environment that fosters respectful, meaningful and effective interaction among all people, regardless of gender, race, culture, language, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background. Asist with administrative tasks while in office. Willing to become a member of Girl Scouts of USA. Able to lift and/or manipulate up to 25 pounds. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal relationship, problem solving, and conflict management skills required both in person and on the telephone when speaking with volunteers, staff, and organizations throughout the community served
Create and maintain a positive environment that fosters respectful, meaningful and effective interaction among all people, regardless of gender, race, culture, language, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background
Willing to become a member of Girl Scouts of USA
Able to lift and/or manipulate up to 25 pounds
Customer Service Focused
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Collaboration Skills
Communication Proficiency
Results Driven
Flexibility
Ability to manage time, work independently and manage multiple priorities
Ability to commit to 15 hours per week
Willingness to work directly with girls in grades K-12
Ability to create inclusive and trauma-informed environments
Must have completed High School/GED and be at least 18 years old
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the jurisdiction
Frequent travel within the council to various meeting locations with staff and volunteers

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one years’ experience with non-profits and/or youth service organization preferred
Sales experience preferred
Experience with volunteer organizations with a knowledge of Girl Scouting preferred

Responsibilities

Actively works to develop and increase girl and adult membership
Promote the image of Girl Scouting in the community
Increase visibility of Girl Scouting
Broaden the base for community support
Partner with school administration, teachers, and community partners to increase girl participation within Girl Scouts
Facilitate Girl Scout Heart of Michigan Staff-Led Troops
Travel to local sites hosting Outreach programs including schools, community centers, etc.
Attend Outreach Program orientation and training
Implement detailed program plans following the Girl Scout curriculum and be prepared to evaluate them at staff meetings
Demonstrate classroom management of K through 12 th grade girls for around an hour to lead them through a variety of STEM, life skills, and environmental-based programs
Provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls through a Starter Troop
Work at school and community open houses to recruit girls and volunteers
Interpret and promote Girl Scouting in the community in order to enhance the role and image of Girl Scouting, increase visibility, and attract new girl and adult members
Assist with administrative tasks while in office