Program Manager

Girl Scouts of Northern California•San Jose, CA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager will plan, design, and deliver programs relevant to K-12th grade youth participants, empowering them to make life-enhancing decisions, develop self-esteem, and become active community members. This role ensures programs meet quality, consistency, and safety guidelines, emphasizing contemporary issues, skill progression, and leadership development. The Program Manager will organize and facilitate engaging, challenging, and fun youth skill-building programs and committees, staying informed about trends affecting youth and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) program requirements. This position will advise and support volunteers in implementing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and National Program Portfolio to drive membership growth and retention, meeting recruitment and retention goals. The role involves participating in council teams and committees, fostering partnerships with community organizations, and managing program budgets. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and presentation skills
Experience in program curriculum development in various program pillars
Experience in program facilitation and classroom management
Experience with virtual and in-person presentation and facilitation
Ability to engage K-12th grade girls and youth in learning activities and reflection
Knowledge of youth development and/or girl-specific programming
Good computer skills including proficiency in the most current versions of Windows and Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability to use the Internet and learn/use specialized or proprietary software
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to cultivate, motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and all organizational levels
Successful track record in a role that demands managing multiple projects and multi-tasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced, changing environment
Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish, or other language, and English
Knowledge of Girl Scout mission and programs

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and deliver programs relevant to K-12th grade youth participants.
Ensure programs meet quality, consistency, and safety guidelines.
Emphasize contemporary issues, skill progression, and leadership development in programs.
Plan, organize, and facilitate youth skill-building programs and committees.
Stay informed about trends affecting youth and GSUSA program requirements.
Advise and support volunteers in implementing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and National Program Portfolio.
Drive membership growth and retention through program implementation.
Meet new girl recruitment and girl retention goals.
Participate in council functional teams and ad hoc committees.
Foster partnerships with community organizations.
Create and maintain program budgets.
Handle financial obligations promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned.