School Partnerships Program Specialist

Description

About Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland is headquartered in Baltimore. Girl Scouts of Central Maryland is the leading organization for girls in Central Maryland. Our focus is the wholesome development of girls. We see girls as emerging leaders in every field, as visionaries for local and global change, and capable of incredible influence.

We create opportunities for girls to discover their own potential, connect with their peers and adult mentors, and take action in big ways. Their growth is our goal.

An Excellent Opportunity

Are you passionate about empowering youth to develop leadership skills and explore their potential? Join us as a School Partnerships Program Specialist at Girl Scouts of Central Maryland! In this role, you’ll design and deliver impactful programs for Girl Scouts that foster curiosity, confidence, and community.

We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won’t just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!  

Requirements

What Success in this Role Looks Like

• Develop & Deliver Programs: Implement engaging curricula aligned with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) framework, focusing on STEM,  entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and life skills.
• Support School Partners by ensuring programs are inclusive, interactive, and age appropriate. Provide resources and guidance to help girls learn leadership skills that align with current school curriculums. 
• Manage Programming: Assist in the creation and implementation of patch programs, including activity guides and evaluation tools. Work with the leadership of the Membership team to ensure materials align with Girl Scout branding.
• Engage the Community: Build partnerships with schools, organizations, and community groups to promote Girl Scout programs. Recruit and support adult volunteers to enhance programming as needed.
• Evaluate & Report: Gather feedback, analyze program outcomes, and prepare reports to share insights with leadership of the Membership team. Maintain strong relationships with school partners through phone calls, emails, video calls, and in-person meetings, including assisting with conflict resolution as the need arises.
• Support recruitment efforts through Girl Scout programs, including camps, activities and troops as needed.

Skills Needed for Success

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc.).
• Exceptional organizational and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated and efficient with strong time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including children and adults.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing program needs and work some evenings as required.
• Valid license and regular access to a reliable vehicle for travel within the Council’s jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in education or curriculum development.
• Comfortable and able to converse in Spanish would be useful (but not a must).

 Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities