School Program Coordinator - Girl Scouts
About The Position
The School Program Coordinator expands access to Girl Scouts by developing and leading programs in schools, community centers, and underserved areas. The role involves planning and delivering badge experiences and reporting outcomes to support continuous improvement and membership growth. The coordinator builds relationships with girls, schools, families, and community partners while helping girls who might not otherwise have access to Girl Scouts take part in its programs. The position includes planning and facilitating structured, badge-focused Girl Scout Academic Edge sessions; evaluating and updating programming; supporting Product Program sales; completing administrative and data-collection tasks; and providing customer service to program partners. The coordinator represents GSHPA and the Girl Scout mission professionally and maintains health and safety standards in accordance with GSUSA Safety Checkpoints. The schedule is flexible and includes some evenings and weekends. Travel throughout the council is required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience developing and facilitating youth and community programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and virtual meeting platforms.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification from a nationally recognized provider, or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize a high volume of work and manage multiple deadlines in a changing work environment.
- Ability to work professionally with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages.
- Ability to pass and maintain required background clearances.
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel throughout the council as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare Girl Scout Academic Edge programs in schools and community organizations in accordance with GSHPA and Pennsylvania guidelines.
- Administer and facilitate structured, badge-focused Girl Scout sessions in a clear, understandable manner appropriate to participants' grade levels.
- Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of current programming and revise or update curriculum and delivery to maximize impact.
- Establish and maintain relationships with educational institutions and community partners to support programming opportunities.
- Build relationships with girls and their families through regular communication and interaction.
- Complete administrative tasks and accurate data collection to maintain and sustain programs.
- Support girls' Product Program sales by collaborating with schools, organizing booths and cookie-delivery logistics, and working with parents.
- Provide professional, quality customer service to volunteers, staff, and other community contacts.
- Represent GSHPA positively and professionally and demonstrate commitment to the Girl Scout mission and Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
- Maintain health and safety standards for participants and staff by adhering to GSUSA Safety Checkpoints.
- Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- Work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends.
- Notify management promptly about areas of improvement or concern, and submit accident or incident reports to management within 24 hours.
- Perform other duties in support of council-wide initiatives and cross-functional teams.
