Membership Recruitment Specialist

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

2d•$52,000 - $54,000•Onsite

About The Position

Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital is seeking a Membership Recruitment Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-builder and go-getter who thrives on community engagement, creativity, and impact. As a Membership Recruitment Specialist, you’ll serve as the community face of Girl Scouts in your assigned area. You’ll build awareness and enthusiasm for Girl Scouting by developing and implementing strategies to attract new girls and adult volunteers. Through presentations, events, and partnership-building, you’ll grow participation in the Girl Scout Movement and ensure new members have a positive start to their experience. Every day looks a little different! You might spend your morning connecting with a local school or community center, your afternoon hosting an interest meeting for families, and your evening forming a new troop or mentoring new volunteers. It’s a dynamic role for someone who enjoys people, purpose, and seeing tangible results from their efforts.

Requirements

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A genuine passion for the Girl Scout mission and the ability to share it in compelling ways.
Comfort working directly with both youth and adults, including hosting interactive programs for girls in grades K–12.
Available and willing to maintain a flexible schedule, including regular (often, daily) afternoons, nights, and weekends. This position requires an average of 2-4 work evenings per week, and 3-5 weekend workdays per month during peak seasons.
Proficiency with technology tools (Microsoft Office or Google Suite); Salesforce experience a plus.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for daily travel within the region.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
Experience in recruitment, sales, community outreach, or volunteer management.
Previous involvement with Girl Scouts or a similar mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute annual recruitment strategies to meet membership goals for youth and adults in the assigned area.
Build strong relationships with schools, community organizations, faith-based groups, and local businesses to expand Girl Scout visibility and engagement.
Plan and host a variety of events and programs—from Discover Girl Scouts nights to short-term series—to recruit and welcome new members.
Generate and manage leads through Salesforce, tracking outreach, engagement, and conversion results.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to align recruitment efforts with council-wide membership campaigns and priorities.
Identify new and creative ways to reach underrepresented communities and ensure Girl Scouting is accessible to all.
Provide excellent customer service and follow-up to prospective members, volunteers, and community partners.

Benefits

100% employer-paid HMO health insurance for employees (dependent coverage, POS, dental/vision available).
3% employer contribution to 403(b), plus additional 2% match.
Generous paid leave benefits.
Paid holidays/office closures include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and December 26-31. The Presidential Inauguration Day is also an observed holiday on January 20th every four years. One floating holiday, annually.
A vibrant workplace with a diverse staff who are dedicated to a common mission to make a difference in our community through Girl Scouting.

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