Program Specialist

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan•Ann Arbor, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Specialist will work closely with the Program Team, regional leadership, and regional team to develop and promote Girl Scout programs. The Program Specialist will oversee programs in the Ann Arbor region and Saginaw region and will be required to travel to outlying areas to confirm program is delivered throughout all areas of the jurisdiction. The Program Specialist will also report to regional managers of their assigned region, and actively participate in all activities, events, and programs throughout Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM). Essential Functions Office will be located in the Ann Arbor or Saginaw Regional Center. Working with the Program Department, the Program Specialist will help to increase girl participation in programming and facilitate programs for the Ann Arbor and Saginaw regions. Participate in activities within the community to further the understanding and advancement of Girl Scouting. Coordinate, develop, and cultivate collaborative relationships with local facilities/ organizations to offer high quality programs of interest to girls that meet council goals and objectives. Coordinate planning, organizing, facilitating, implementing, and working closely with research and evaluation team to evaluate girl program activities. Develop and implement progressive girl programming. Plan, organize, and hire staff for Ann Arbor Summer Day Camp, and serve as camp director. Oversee Ann Arbor Summer Day Camp program and staff. Work with the Ann Arbor and Saginaw regional teams to ensure that community spaces are kept clean and organized. Involve girls in the planning and implementation of programming and educational activities. Manage girl recognition, including all communications and training/information sessions. Recruit, train, and coordinate Highest Awards Committee members. Coordinate and implement higher awards and graduating senior recognition ceremony, including partnering with the Communications Department on the Highest Awards Book. Plan, coordinate, and collaborate with other departments to meet mutual priorities. Assist with the preparation of annual budget projections for programs/activities and monitor budgets. Participate as a member of the regional team by assisting team members in other departments to accomplish GSHOM goals. Create and maintain a positive environment that fosters respectful, meaningful, and effective interaction among all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and expression, disability, marital status, height, weight or any other characteristic protected by law. Willing to become a member of Girl Scouts of USA annually. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Knowledge of Girl Scout program highly desired
Prior non-profit experience preferred
Experience with creating educational programs, budgets and timelines
Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license with a good record.
The ability to travel council wide.

Nice To Haves

Educational background preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and promote Girl Scout programs.
Oversee programs in the Ann Arbor and Saginaw regions.
Travel to outlying areas to confirm program delivery.
Report to regional managers of assigned regions.
Actively participate in all GSHOM activities, events, and programs.
Increase girl participation in programming.
Facilitate programs for the Ann Arbor and Saginaw regions.
Participate in community activities to advance Girl Scouting.
Coordinate, develop, and cultivate collaborative relationships with local facilities/organizations for high-quality programs.
Coordinate planning, organizing, facilitating, implementing, and evaluating girl program activities with the research and evaluation team.
Develop and implement progressive girl programming.
Plan, organize, and hire staff for Ann Arbor Summer Day Camp, and serve as camp director.
Oversee Ann Arbor Summer Day Camp program and staff.
Ensure community spaces are kept clean and organized with regional teams.
Involve girls in the planning and implementation of programming and educational activities.
Manage girl recognition, including communications and training/information sessions.
Recruit, train, and coordinate Highest Awards Committee members.
Coordinate and implement higher awards and graduating senior recognition ceremony.
Plan, coordinate, and collaborate with other departments to meet mutual priorities.
Assist with the preparation of annual budget projections for programs/activities and monitor budgets.
Participate as a member of the regional team by assisting team members in other departments.
Create and maintain a positive environment fostering respectful interaction.
Become a member of Girl Scouts of USA annually.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.