School Program Coordinator - Girl Scouts

GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PA•Hampden Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on bringing Girl Scout programming, including STEM, outdoor activities, life skills, and leadership development, directly into local schools. The coordinator will build relationships with girls, schools, and families to expand access to Girl Scouts, particularly for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity. The position involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing quality programs to increase participation in Girl Scout Leadership Experiences and build community relationships to grow membership for both girls and adult volunteers within their assigned region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education or related field, or equivalent experience required.
At least 3 years of previous experience developing, conducting, and/or supervising innovative youth and community programs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and virtual meeting platforms.
First Aid/CPR/AED certified by a nationally recognized provider (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) required.
Strong public relations skills and ability to develop community collaborations.
Efficiently operate standard office equipment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
Speak and communicate ideas and thoughts clearly in a public setting.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships, through polite and professional communication both in person and via phone, virtual meetings, email, and/or mail.
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a high volume of work while managing multiple deadlines in a continually changing work environment.
Work independently with limited supervision.
Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages in a professional manner.
Use sound judgment and critical thinking skills when decision making.
Effectively identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Pass and maintain required background clearances.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license; access to reliable transportation required.
Travel throughout the council, as needed.
Lift/carry 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality delivery of outreach programming to achieve Girl Scout outcomes.
Plan, implement, and deliver Girl Scout educational and outreach programs in accordance with GSHPA and GSUSA guidelines, as well as local, state, and federal guidelines.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on the quality and consistency of program delivery.
Actively lead, teach, and/or assist in program delivery and support Part-Time Facilitators and volunteers.
Co-design and deliver fiscally responsible programmatic experiences.
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities by adhering to GSUSA Safety Checkpoints.
Instruct and promote the safe use and care of equipment, cleanup for all activities, and ensure participants follow Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Lead and instruct participants in all emergency procedures.
Coordinate the delivery of programs with external partners, Part-Time Facilitators, and GSHPA departments, staff, and volunteers.
Support the onboarding, mentoring, training, and skills building of Part-Time Facilitators, volunteers, and school staff.
Coordinate schedules, rosters, and reporting for programs in the assigned region.
Ensure timely notification to management of areas of improvement, concern, and risk, including completing accident and/or incident reports within 24 hours.
Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of current programming efforts, revising and updating curriculum and program delivery for maximum impact.
Work collaboratively with the Membership team to ensure successful migration of participants to full membership.
Work collaboratively with other departments to develop, promote, and evaluate regional programming efforts.
Establish and maintain relationships with educational institutions and community partners.
Organize and implement quality outreach programs for girls in underserved communities.
Develop strong, collaborative relationships with organizational partners, including setting clear expectations, regular communication, and articulating shared goals.
Work with organizational partners to develop a plan to grow the program and expand the reach of Girl Scouts.
Travel throughout the assigned region to meet with potential partners, collaborate with diverse community groups, and represent the council.
Provide professional, quality customer service to all customers.
Build strong relationships with girls and families resulting in regular attendance and investment.
Promote Girl Scouts and outreach activities with families through awareness events, communications, and family activities.
Organize, coordinate, and lead family engagement activities as part of program outreach.
Actively engage families in outreach activities to increase participation and investment.
Build strong relationships with girls and their families through regular communication and interaction.
Prepare and present organized, structured, and informative presentations.
Lead activities in a flexible, professional manner in accordance with GSHPA strategies.
Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Demonstrate commitment to the Girl Scout mission and represent GSHPA positively.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of council-wide initiatives.