Program Director - Outdoor

Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is seeking a Program Director to lead outdoor programming across the council’s 41-county North Carolina service area. The position collaborates with staff, volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders to create and deliver impactful outdoor learning experiences aligned with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), council strategic priorities, and organizational growth goals. It supports innovative, safe, inclusive, and mission-driven programming intended to strengthen member engagement, retention, camp utilization, and leadership development. The selected candidate must reside in North Carolina within the council’s 41-county service footprint. The annual salary range is $45,000–$50,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Outdoor Education, Youth Development, Nonprofit Management, Education, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
At least four years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, outdoor recreation, experiential education, camp administration, or program management.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs serving youth and volunteers.
Knowledge of outdoor recreation, outdoor leadership development, risk management, and youth development best practices.
Strong project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
Experience managing budgets, financial forecasting, and program resources.
Ability to analyze data, evaluate outcomes, and make data-informed decisions.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with volunteers, community partners, staff, and stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong customer service orientation and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and seasonal camp operations as needed.
Ability to travel throughout the council service area.
Must reside in North Carolina within the council’s 41-county service footprint.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams, volunteers, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of outdoor programs, camps, and experiences that support the GSLE and council strategic goals.
Serve as the council’s subject matter expert in outdoor programming, experiential learning, leadership development, and outdoor recreation trends.
Support staff and volunteers in delivering outdoor programs, events, and summer camp experiences, and expand awareness, access, and participation.
Develop and oversee program resources, including curriculum, boxed programs, online learning tools, patch programs, and volunteer-led educational materials.
Ensure the quality, accessibility, and consistency of outdoor and mobile programming across communities served.
Develop leadership pathways for older girls through Program Aides, Counselors-in-Training, Volunteers-in-Training, girl-led committees, and other leadership initiatives.
Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, parks, recreation agencies, and outdoor providers; represent Girl Scouts as an ambassador.
Collaborate across departments to support membership growth, community engagement, fundraising initiatives, and organizational goals.
Oversee program safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, and compliance with GSUSA and ACA standards, council policies, and applicable regulations.
Manage program budgets and resources to support fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and organizational priorities.
Measure and evaluate program outcomes, participant experiences, and organizational impact using data-driven assessment practices.
Promote exceptional customer service and positive relationships with members, volunteers, families, community partners, and stakeholders through responsive communication and problem-solving.
Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in program design and delivery.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.