Program Coordinator Pasco & Hernando

Title: Program Coordinator (PT) – Region Pasco and Hernando Counties

Reports to: Community Managers – Pasco/Hernando

Supervises: Girls, Volunteers

Position: Part-time, 10 hours, Hourly

Location: Hybrid

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Part-Time Program Coordinator serves as a primary Troop Leader for assigned groups and supports local membership recruitment efforts as needed. This role is dedicated to delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience directly to girls (grades K–12) in identified areas. Recruit girls and adult volunteers, support programming and assist with administrative office work while supporting grant funded volunteer led troops. This role helps build lead generation through engaging community events and parent outreach.

This position requires a flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, and occasional Saturdays. Typical availability needed:

Weekdays varies: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM or 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (as needed)

Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (as needed)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Quality program delivery

• Facilitate engaging, age-appropriate Girl Scout programming (developed curriculum will be provided), activities, and ceremonies (including start- and end-of-year events and product program) for assigned troops where adult volunteers are not currently available.
• Serve as a positive role model while delivering curriculum in after-school, or during summer programming across designated sites in Pasco and Hernando counties.
• Ensure all participating girls complete registration with GSUSA and collect necessary program documentation.
• Manage Product Program (Cookies) for all girls in assigned troops as individual sellers. 
• In collaboration with Community Managers and volunteers, create and implement recruitment events for girls and adults such as parent meetings, and community events during recruitment seasons (as needed, fall and spring).
• Assists in achieving goals for girl and adult membership leads through implementing lead generation strategies via in-person presentations in assigned area.
• Lead parent meetings to build enthusiasm, secure family involvement, and transition parents into volunteer roles whenever possible.
• Assist prospective girls and adults through the registration process to convert interest into active membership.
• Maintain warm, clear, and proactive communication with staff, volunteers, parents, and community partners.
• Assist with light event preparation, lead follow-up, and other program support duties as assigned.
• Communicate with caregivers and secure family interests, wherever possible..
• Performs special assignments and/or other duties as assigned by management.

Administrative

• Establish respectful site relationships through pro-active communication and effective program set up and clean up protocols.
• Ensure that all girls and volunteers participating in the programs offered by Girl Scouts of West Central Florida are registered with GSUSA.
• Ensure proper implementation of pre- and post-surveys to measure program quality. 
• Provide quantitative and qualitative information which informs and engages funders.
• Contributes to the successful operation of the council, through compliance with expectations, pro-active communication with management, fostering healthy relationships with staff and community stakeholders.

Success Tactics & Tools

• Meeting individual and council strategic goals leading to membership growth and girl development as measured by participation in core Girl Scout activities and program outcomes. 
• Adherence to the work plan and best practices of the council, while raising new ideas and alternative process recommendations to supervisor.
• Personal commitment to regulatory and council practices, such as Volunteer Essentials, Safety Activity Checkpoints, GSWCF protocols. 
• Influence the ability and engagement of volunteers and parent helpers by oversight or participation in their training and coaching.
• Contribute to a thriving work environment by demonstrating the GSWCF Guiding Principles.

Serving the Girl Scout movement requires that all teammates are flexible and generous with their talents. We move at the speed of the girl and are committed to doing our best on her behalf. This may entail shifts in assignments, priorities and /or schedules.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Available to work (days / hours)
• Apply your coursework or experience in youth development.
• Pride in achieving personal and team goals
• Ability to perform work exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 20 lbs. of force frequently and 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Motivated by the Girl Scout mission
• Confidence and proficiency using Microsoft Office products
• Engaging communication style, verbal and written. It would be great if you speak Spanish as well.
• Reliable transportation along with documentation of required automobile insurance and safe driving record.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, with or without accommodation, a person must be able to utilize basic office equipment including computers and phones. Interact with others virtually and in-person in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Able to lift, carry and display recruitment and program materials to multiple sites.

Council provided tools of the trade 

• Laptop 
• Council phone or stipend
• Mileage reimbursement, in accordance with council policy
• Training on Girl Scout policies, protocols, and youth development best practices; ongoing coaching.
• Mission moments to inspire mission-driven and member-centric actions and decisions.
• A work environment that fosters and celebrates achievement, belonging and commitment.

* If working from home, we require a private, quiet workspace with high speed / stable internet connection. 

GSWCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Hourly rate: $18.00 per hour; $19.00 if able to conduct business in English and Spanish