Community Engagement Specialist

Position: Part-time, Hourly

Location: Hybrid

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Execute effective membership recruiting strategies during recruitment seasons (fall and spring) via in-person presentations and phone calls to increase girl and adult lead generation in the entire Pasco County. This may include recruiting girls to participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, recruiting adult volunteers to deliver and support programming, scheduling date and times for school presentations, and assisting with administrative office work. Create and deliver Girl Scout Program for assigned troops/groups and serve girls in identified underserved areas of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Council in Pasco County. This includes serving as a role model and mentor while providing age level appropriate in-school, after-school, and summer program for girls, grades K-12. This position requires a flexible schedule. Schedule may include weekdays and Saturdays. Weekday availability must include10am-2pm and 5pm-8pm and Saturday availability should include 11am-3pm.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Quality program delivery

• Act in the capacity of Troop Leader at sites where adult volunteers are not available and delivers the developed curricula and activities to assure girls receive the full benefits of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, including and not limited to beginning and end of year ceremonies, troop activities and experiences.
• In collaboration with Community Managers and volunteers, create and implement recruitment events for girls and adults such as lunch talks, parent meetings, and community events during recruitment seasons (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.
• Registers girl members and adult volunteers as new Girl Scout members, including assisting new members through registration process.
• Assists with administrative work to aid in the preparation of the recruitment events and post event membership conversion as needed. 
• Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all staff, volunteers, parents, and interested parties.
• Conduct parent meetings and secure family interests, wherever possible.
• Ensure that all girls participating in the programs offered by Girl Scouts of West Central Florida are registered with GSUSA.
• Collect all appropriate girl registration documentation.
• Recruit, register and support adult volunteers to assist with troops formed in Community Engagement Specialist area. 
• 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