Girl Engagement Specialist - Fresno

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Girl Experience Coordinator is responsible for creation and coordination of Girl Experience activities while utilizing the Girl Experience Leadership Experience and other GSUSA developed tools/curriculum. This role will create the activity, identify the appropriate vendor/facility for the activity, schedule the activity with Girl Experience Team, and create prescribed marketing materials for activity. The Girl Experience Coordinator is responsible for delivery the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through scheduled Girl Experience activities. This person will have responsibilities within the one of the four pillars; they will be the lead on activity development within that pillar.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Support

• Ability to develop innovative, creative and community-based programming for all Girl Scouts in the GSCCS council in the STEM, Life Skills, Outdoor, or Entrepreneurship fields.
• Implementation of assigned Council Girl Scout events, activities and resources based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to meet the needs of girl and adult members.
• Follows the developed marketing strategies to ensure the increased participation of Girl Scout members and non-Girl Scout members in Council-sponsored events and activities.
• Works in tandem with all members of the Girl Experience team to facilitate department goals and assignments.
• Follows through on all required steps within a Girl Experience activity structure to ensure that activities and events are based on girls’ interests and Council objectives and evaluations are performed on all program offerings.
• Provides professional, quality customer service to members, volunteers, staff, and other community contacts.
• Assists with the implementation of girl and adult training throughout the Council.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication, organization and time management skills, as well as public speaking and program capabilities.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work, while managing multiple deadlines in a continually changing work environment.
• Ability to use sound judgment, ability to work independently as necessary and/or work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Ability to adapt well to changing circumstances, direction and strategy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and a willingness to travel throughout the Council.
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Candidate must possess excellent written skills, computer skills including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Candidate must be able to work with teams and foster team development which in turn will create a learning organization.
• Candidate must lead by example, understand his/her limitations and not be afraid to ask for guidance when needed.
• Candidate must understand the role of the volunteers and understand his/her role as a servant leader.
• Candidate must have excellent public speaking skills and must be willing to make presentations.
• Candidate must have the ability to stay focused on task while balancing other important tasks at the same time.
• Candidate must be able to maintain regular attendance.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid California state driver’s license.
• Meet Council requirements for driver insurability.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Clearance of background check.
• Become a registered member of GSUSA and GSCCS.
• Access to reliable transportation.

SELECTIVE ABILITIES & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The incumbent must be able to perform the following qualifications in order to be offered and/or maintain employment in this position.
• Physical ability to frequently stop, kneel, bend, crouch, and reach overhead.
• Use of light force to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects up to 20 pounds, frequent weekends and evenings/nights.
• This position requires the ability to remain stationary and to use computer monitor, keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedule
• Frequent weekends and evenings
• Must be able to speak and communicate clearly, such as in public speaking engagements.
• Other demands, as determined by council.