What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager - Council/Travel Program position at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana?
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, (GSGCNWI) is an organization that focuses on helping girls build courage, confidence, and character. We pride ourselves on collaboration, communication, and teamwork. If you are looking for an organization with a mission that impacts the hearts and minds of girls in a meaningful way, then look no further. We’re committed to being an equitable, trauma-informed, community-based organization serving the needs and interests of girls and their families in the 245 communities we cover. We are the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Looking to work with a mission driven organization? Looking for a role that challenges you? Want your work to add value? Then the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is the organization for you. The Program Manager role is a position that moves our mission forward and helps change lives.
The Role - Program Manager
The Program Manager focus on Travel is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing Girl Scout travel programs to provide safe, meaningful, and accessible travel experiences that enhance leadership, confidence, and life skills for girls.
What you will be doing:
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Looking to work with a mission driven organization? Looking for a role that challenges you? Want your work to add value? Then the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is the organization for you. The Program Manager role is a position that moves our mission forward and helps change lives.
The Role - Program Manager
The Program Manager focus on Travel is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing Girl Scout travel programs to provide safe, meaningful, and accessible travel experiences that enhance leadership, confidence, and life skills for girls.
What you will be doing:
- Expand Travel Opportunities: Increase accessible and equitable travel experiences for Girl Scouts, ensuring diverse options that build confidence, leadership, and global awareness
- Strengthen Partnerships: Collaborate with community organizations, travel partners, and volunteers to create meaningful and safe travel experiences for girls
- Enhance Program Engagement: Support troop leaders and families with resources, training, and guidance to encourage participation in travel programs that align with Girl Scout values and goals
- Additional Responsibilities – Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Experience in Youth Travel & Program Development: Background in planning, coordinating, or managing youth travel programs, with a focus on safety, logistics, and educational experiences
- Strong Communication & Relationship-Building Skills: Ability to engage and collaborate with Girl Scout volunteers, families, community partners, and travel vendors
- Organizational & Problem-Solving Abilities: Skilled in managing multiple travel programs, budgeting, and handling logistics while ensuring a seamless experience for participants
- Availability & Willingness to Travel: Flexible schedule with the ability to travel for Girl Scout trips, training sessions, and program oversight as needed
- Knowledge of Girl Scouts & Youth Development: Understanding of the Girl Scout program, its mission, and how travel enhances leadership, confidence, and life skills for girls.
- Comprehensive Benefit plan that includes: Health, dental, and vision insurance and supplementary insurances to take care of your overall well being
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Time off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and mental wellness paid time off is available for employees to take care of themselves and show our appreciation.
- A casual work environment - with a casual dress code and the option to work hybrid, if applicable.
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Salary : $58,656
