Part-time Community Outreach Specialist

Who We Are 

Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Working for Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) is much more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to bring your talent, passion, and perspective to a girl-centric, mission driven organization. We are seeking individuals committed to making a difference who are enthusiastic team players who want to join an organization with a proud history and a growing future. Joining our staff means working to your full potential in a dynamic and diverse environment that strives for equity for all. 

Position Summary 

The Community Outreach Specialist is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic team player devoted to developing, delivering, overseeing, and supporting all aspects of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to members grades K-5 in multicultural communities. This role supports membership growth as a specially trained Girl Scout staff that inspires girls to explore new things, gain practical skills, and prepare for a lifetime of leadership in a safe girl-first environment. Program delivery through virtual, hybrid and/or in-person formats occurs but is not limited to: In-school, Afterschool, Summer, weekends, and evenings. Travel between Racine, Kenosha and Milwaukee counties is expected. Your role will have an impact on girls’ lives as they create memories to last a lifetime.

What You’ll Do 

• Ensure delivery of high-quality Girl Scout programming in multicultural communities utilizing Girl Scouts of the USA’s (GSUSA) national badge and Journey curriculum.
• Deliver girl-led programming that encompasses empowering activities and relates to relevant issues in the girls' lives using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) curriculum.
• Be knowledgeable and determine the best utilization of current GSUSA program curriculum and resources such as the Volunteer Toolkit and online training applications.
• Consult and meet with school liaison, and other possible partnerships, on GSLE program updates before, during, and after each year.
• Ensure girl safety through education, promotion and by following the GSUSA/GSWISE policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain proper documentation and be accountable for administrative responsibilities that ensures timely processing of membership registration, community program partner agreements, and evaluation data.
• Contribute to the collection of performance outcomes for the measurement of qualitative programming.
• Aid with the development and implementation of a family communication and engagement plan to registered Girl Scouts. 
• Help with promoting and supporting girls, families and community program partners’ engagement in GSWISE (Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast) council programs, cookie program, and camp opportunities.
• Assist with addressing barriers to participation such as transportation and financial resources for girls, families and volunteers in underserved communities.
• Engage in learning to build skills towards respectfully interacting with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• Manage responsible spending, ordering, distribution and inventory of program supplies.
• Keep abreast of trends and issues in the community affecting girls and council services as well as GSUSA’s changes, trends, and requirements related to the curricula and initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to assess girl and volunteer recruitment needs.
• Contribute towards the effectiveness of council AA/EEO guidelines by acquiring knowledge and understanding of affirmative action by exhibiting and following nondiscriminatory behavior in all internal and external relationships.
• Display professional, quality customer service to members, volunteers, staff, and community program partners.

Who You Are & Keys to Success 

• Team player with the ability to work with diverse people including communicating, delegating and supporting staff and volunteers in-person and virtually. 
• Two years' experience in child development, education, human services (or similar field) or associate’s degree in a related field. 
• Valid driver’s license with use of own vehicle is required. Additionally, compliance with the council’s policy of automobile insurance limits, and a driving record that meets the requirements for coverage of the council’s business auto insurance carrier in order to drive to the multiple sites. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Technical computer skills with spreadsheets. 
• Skilled in conflict management and ability to adapt to changing situations. 
• Willingness to subscribe to the philosophy of the Girl Scout program and joining as a Girl Scout member which includes paying a membership fee, either annually or as a life-time member. 
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races. 
• The employee must occasionally sit and/or stand for extended periods and operate office equipment manually. The employee will routinely lift 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

These Skills Are a Plus 

• Experience working with youth and/or girls from multicultural backgrounds in grades K-12 in large groups. 
• Experience leading/teaching in a virtual and/or hybrid environment. 
• Technical computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, customer relationship management systems, social networking, Zoom, and ability to adapt to emerging technology. 
• Bilingual ability to write and speak English and Spanish. 

Part-Time Job Benefits

• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement allowed for travel

EEO & Anti-Racist Statement 

The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) has a vision for a deeply inclusive membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, GSWISE candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. Our Girl Scout Law encourages us to seek racial equity for everyone and do our part to dismantle systemic racism. GSWISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.