Girl Scout Recruitment Specialist Part-Time Seasonal, Dauphin County

Description

The Girl Scout Recruitment Specialist is a part-time, seasonal employee who implements effective marketing and recruiting strategies to increase girl and adult membership within an assigned territory. This position will cover Dauphin County.

Recruitment seasons:

• February 1 – April 30, 20 hours/week
• August 1 – October 30, 25/hours week

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person presentations about starting Girl Scout troops to target audiences, such as parent teacher organizations, faith-based groups, and community serving organizations.
• Advertise and serve as primary on-site host for membership information/registration events that feature fun activities for girls and provide information to adults at various community locations including schools, faith-based institutions, and libraries within assigned territory.
• Set up engaging tables/displays at community and school events to promote Girl Scouts; engage with attendees to generate excitement about joining Girl Scouts.
• Collect information on viable leads through participation in community and school events and use proven sales techniques to convert leads to new members in support of council membership goals.
• Assist with and perform registration for new members, including troubleshooting issues with the online registration system.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the benefits of being a Girl Scout member for both girls and adults.
• Record event attendance and results.
• Distribute advertising of Girl Scout information within assigned territory.
• Travel regularly throughout assigned territory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with outside sales, recruiting, retail, or public relations background preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work independently and meet assigned goals.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Willingness to lead a group event and to engage potential members in conversation.
• Ability to interact and connect with community stakeholders, leaders, children, and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and have flexibility for a shifting schedule.
• Display critical thinking skills and ability to protect confidential information.
• Reliable in all aspects of work ethic integrity, communication, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Computer literacy, including Outlook and Excel basics.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 4-6 hours at a time.
• Valid driver’s license, with access to reliable personal transportation which is properly licensed and insured.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned region.
• Pass background checks and clearance process.
• Knowledge of the Girl Scout program preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.