Membership & Community Engagement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Cultivate and sustain partnerships with schools, parent groups, libraries, community centers, businesses, and other local organizations.

• Act as a representative of Girl Scouts within designated communities, seeking opportunities to engage with girls and their families.

• Present information to community partners, parents, and potential volunteers.

• Create and implement continuous recruitment strategies aimed at achieving membership targets for both girls and adults.

• Identify potential members through various avenues such as schools, community events, festivals, parent meetings, and local activities.

• Organize and facilitate recruitment events.

• Engage with prospective families, follow up on leads, and utilize recruitment and sales methodologies to convert interest into membership.

• Lead troop formation and conduct meetings with parents.

• Monitor and record recruitment efforts, including leads, new girl members, and adult volunteers.

• Evaluate outcomes, provide updates on progress, and modify strategies to meet objectives.

• Collaborate with the Membership Recruitment Manager on focused recruitment strategies.

• Assist prospective families with the registration process, answer their inquiries, and resolve any joining-related issues.

• Work alongside the Membership Registration, Volunteer Support, and Engagement teams to link new members with troops and establish new troops.

• Offer customer service throughout the recruitment and registration phases.

• Articulate the benefits of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

• Contribute to council-wide recruitment campaigns and membership initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, public relations, marketing, or community engagement is preferred.

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field is preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to connect with families, community leaders, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Self-driven and focused on achieving goals.

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and adhere to deadlines.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Comfortable addressing groups, leading events, and representing Girl Scouts in various community settings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems is advantageous.

• A valid driver's license and access to dependable, properly insured transportation are required.

• Willingness to travel within an assigned area.

• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and standing or walking for extended durations.

• Ability to pass and maintain necessary background checks and clearances.

• Knowledge of Girl Scouts is preferred, though not essential.

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, with availability for evenings and weekends as needed.

• Hourly, non-exempt employment status.