Girl Scouts in ACTION Facilitator- Program Lead

Girl Scouts of the USA•Madison, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland, every team member helps Girl Scouts discover their strength, find their voice, and become leaders in their communities and beyond. When you join our team, you're part of a mission that’s all about making a real difference—and doing it in a way that feels meaningful every day. We’re proud to offer a welcoming, inclusive workplace where flexibility, balance, and personal growth are part of the culture. Whether you're collaborating with passionate colleagues or supporting impactful programs, your work here matters. If you're looking for a place where your work supports a greater mission and your well-being is truly valued, Badgerland Girl Scouts could be the perfect fit. Let’s build a better future—together. Position Summary Help girls understand what it means to be a girl-leader who makes a difference in the world! Guide a group of girls in 6-week, after-school troops for girls in grades K-6, providing pre-planned curriculum at each site to help girls participate in age-appropriate activities focused on helping them explore their community and their world. As a Girl in ACTION Facilitator, you will be a role model to youth in your community, fostering a positive learning environment, and teaching exciting lessons in STEAM, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Life and Outdoor Skills. Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-Badgerland will provide facilitator training and supplies to help you lead fun-filled, educational after-school troops. In addition to the core responsibilities of the Girl in ACTION Facilitator, the Program Lead will take on additional leadership responsibilities, contributing to the development, planning, and execution of the program curriculum. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy creative problem-solving, brainstorming new activities, and contributing to the growth and effectiveness of the program.

Requirements

High School diploma/equivalent or Associate’s Degree in Education, Communications, Social Work, or related field.
1+ years of experience working with school-aged children, at summer camp or after school programs.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability and sensitivity working with youth and persons of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, experience working with cloud-based platforms, and Salesforce preferred.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a bias towards execution and action.
Outstanding project management skills and operates with an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset.
Skilled relationship builder with a demonstrated ability to motivate and collaborate effectively across difference and across every level of the organization.
A proactive team player willing to pitch in at all levels while also holding a big picture, systems thinking mindset.
Exceptional written and verbal communicator.
Strong work ethic with a high degree of curiosity and a learning orientation; someone who leads and operates with a high level of integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
At least 18 years of age.
Must be able to work both in an office setting and independently off-site.
Must be able to work in an outside environment, where you have the ability to walk/hike daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Operate office equipment manually.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Other combinations of education, with relevant experience that demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position, will be considered.
Spanish/Bilingual skills a plus.
Be or become a registered member of the Girls Scouts of the United States of America; have a working knowledge of Girl Scout philosophy and programming and be committed to the Girl Scout mission.
Prior Girl Scout experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with program leadership to help create and refine the Girl Scouts in ACTION curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, educational, and aligned with Girl Scouts' leadership goals and themes.
Design and construct new activities, challenges, and learning experiences for girls based on age-appropriate themes in Leadership, STEAM, Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, and Outdoor Skills.
Facilitate or oversee program delivery at a local site as needed, in line with the overall program schedule.
Oversee the preparation, assembly, and distribution of materials needed for each session, ensuring that facilitators have the tools they need to deliver a smooth and effective program.
Support other facilitators by providing guidance on activity execution, troubleshooting any program delivery issues, and ensuring consistency across different program locations.
Assist in the evaluation of program activities, incorporating feedback from facilitators, girls, and parents to continuously improve the program.
Develop positive relationships with youth in their program, parents, and school staff.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with local schools, parent organizations and community organizations.
Ensure required paperwork is completed by girls, families and/or site staff to include daily student attendance, registration forms, outcomes surveys, and other reporting documents.
Deliver informational presentations for girls and adults through the identified sites to recruit girls and adult volunteers.
Work within the established budget and maintain expenses and receipts as needed.
Belief in the mission and values of Girl Scouting; be willing to subscribe to the principles expressed in the Promise and Law and Wisconsin Badgerland Girl Scouts mission, vision, and values.