What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiter/Community Engagement Specialist - Spokane Area position at Girl Scouts of Eastern WA and Northern ID?
Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is looking for someone who wants to help grow the next generation of women leaders!!
GSEWNI is a non-profit organization. The GSEWNI council serves an area comprised of 19 counties in central and eastern Washington, and 10 counties in northern Idaho for a total of 29 counties covering 67,000 square miles. Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, the leading authority on girls’ healthy development and we are working daily with girls and women to transform the leadership landscape for girls into the next century.
Full-time, with great benefits!: $22.00 - 24.00 per hour - DOE
GSEWNI offers competitive benefits for Full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life and paid time off.
Our Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Looking for someone in the Spokane area to Join our dynamic team and help us give girls the opportunity to join the Girl Scout Leadership Experience!
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for recruiting new Girl Scouts and Volunteers through a variety of school events, community events, and other unique organizations. This position will follow-up on leads and work with members of the membership team to develop strategies for member development. This position requires travel (at least 65%) throughout areas of eastern Washington. Vehicle is provided. Weekend and evening hours also required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:
- Assists in achieving the council’s strategic goals for girl and adult membership in assigned areas.
- Plans and executes a variety of recruitment events including but not limited to: school open houses, lunch/recess events, parent group meetings, community events, educational fairs, library events and council sponsored events.
- Prepares a variety of status reports, including activity, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
- Cultivates relationships with appropriate community leaders, organizations, and businesses to support recruitment efforts within targeted areas to positively impact membership growth.
- Ensures Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults by delivering the Girl Scouts message of pluralism and diversity to members of the council.
- Follows up on new leads and referrals in a timely fashion; demonstrates confidence to prepare for conversations and visits with potential members/customers by gathering key information and setting strong objectives to achieve successful outcome.
- Understands the sales process and management of leads.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
- Sales Experience preferred.
- Bachelors Degree - equivalent experience may be considered
- Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance required.
- Willingness to work weekend and evening hours
- Bilingual preferred
- Ability to grasp the landscape within an organization, show passion for working with Girl Scouts and the nonprofit environment and expertise in using various communication vehicles that engage girls, volunteers, parents, donors and the community.
- Must be experienced in the use of computers. Possess strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies with ability to understand the basic data quality principles and practice
- Willingness to subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout movement, including acceptance of the Girl Scout philosophy and willingness to maintain membership in the Girl Scouts USA
Salary : $22 - $24
