Membership Community Assistant

Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital•Keyser, WV

17h

About The Position

The part-time, seasonal Membership Community Assistant works under the supervision and direction of the Membership Area Manager. The role focuses on developing membership growth skills and achieving council goals for recruiting and retaining youth and adult members in a designated geographic area. The assistant supports and oversees volunteers, identifies people for administrative volunteer roles, and assists with additional Council and GSUSA objectives as needed. The position serves communities in Mineral County, West Virginia, and Westernport, Maryland, with occasional work or meetings at the Martinsburg, West Virginia office. The starting wage is $18.40 per hour.

Requirements

Experience managing volunteers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills and the ability to engage effectively in public settings.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively and achieve goals independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to manage resources and projects efficiently.
Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including frequent evening and weekend meetings and activities.
Access to reliable transportation for daily travel within the jurisdiction.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without difficulty.

Nice To Haves

Background in sales or membership recruitment.
Girl Scout experience or experience working with volunteers in a leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

Meet membership registration targets, including youth engagement, demographic representation, and other identified elements in the assigned area.
Develop and implement troop recruitment and retention strategies to meet benchmarks and affiliation goals.
Support volunteer leadership through regular meetings, timely communication, team-building, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and liaison work with council staff.
Recruit, appoint, orient, and supervise designated administrative volunteers.
Work with volunteers to organize troops by recruiting and retaining leaders and placing youth in troops.
Manage administrative volunteer roles when vacancies arise.
Research, analyze, and report demographic data to inform recruitment strategies and support inclusive membership goals across groups.
Track market share and plan for growth where necessary.
Train registrars, organizers, and Welcome Specialists, and coordinate registration in the assigned area.
Assist troops with requests for financial assistance for troop dues and shop supplies.
Assist in achieving additional Council and GSUSA objectives as required.