Community Growth Specialist

About us

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.

Join us as we inspire girls to imagine solutions and chase innovation where others see only challenges. Be a part of helping girls throughout NH as they explore their big ideas with freedom and flexibility. As a community growth specialist, you will help connect families with Girl Scout programs that fit their needs and interests. Through our programs, girls will build on their visions and accomplish what they set out to do. Join us and help support the critical programming and leadership adventures offered through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Though Girl Scouts, our participants develop the skills, positive values, and strong sense of self to do big things, as well as the perseverance and strength that are essential to solving challenges faced at all ages.

Position Title: Community Growth Specialist

Department: Engagement

Reports to: Director, Membership

GIRL SCOUT MISSION: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Growth Specialist is responsible for successfully implementing recruitment efforts by promoting Girl Scouting through a variety of means including in-person events, virtual programs, and phone calls. This position will develop and foster community partnerships and volunteer involvement while providing a consistent image of the Council’s commitment to Girl Scouts and the community at large. They will work to increase awareness and participation in Girl Scouts through a variety of in person and virtual meetings, events, presentations, and networking opportunities with community organizations, corporations, schools, educators, faith-based institutions, and other community constituents within specific regions of the Council as assigned. They will have the opportunity to interact directly with families and girls, introducing them to the benefits Girl Scouting can offer. They will build excitement within their communities about the power of the Girl Scout Leadership experience.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assists in achieving the council’s strategic goals for girl and adult membership through implementing membership recruitment strategies.

2. Supports implementation of membership recruiting marketing strategies outlined in the council’s strategic plan, annual business plan and/or other council goals primarily through events, lead generation events, and networking opportunities.

3. Works with a cross functional team to develop innovative techniques to ensure the effective delivery of recruitment strategies.

4. Cultivates relationships with appropriate community organizations, corporations, schools, educators, faith-based institutions, and other community constituents to cultivate interest, increase collaboration and visibility in the communities.

5. Become the expert on their assigned communities, ensuring that Girl Scouting is an opportunity available to girls and their families based upon community needs and partnerships.
6. Collaborates with other departments when necessary to provide proper messaging and appropriate material.
7. Develops a depth of knowledge regarding the design of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and can easily articulate to any individual or group the virtues and value of the organization.
8. Prepares reports as required.
9. Organize external communication, marketing, and communication in collaboration with the Director Membership and Marketing Department.

10. Promotes and assists with Council wide programs, activities, and public relations.
11. Ensures Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults by delivering the Girl Scout message of pluralism and diversity to all.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Knowledge of sales, recruiting, marketing or related field.

· Proven sales experience dealing directly with customers or experience with customer stewardship creating strong partnerships.

· Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.

· Supports and believes in the mission of the Girl Scouts.

· Membership in Girl Scouts is strongly encouraged.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

· Excellent, effective English language abilities, both oral and written. Spanish language abilities a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Self-management and Confidence

· Active Listener

· Sales Ambition and skills

· Marketing Knowledge

· Interpersonal Relationship Building

· Ability to lift 35 lbs

· Customer Service

· Organization

· Detail Oriented

· Goal Driven

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:

· This is a full-time position.

· Frequent travel through the Council to accomplish tasks and lead events.

· Occasional evenings and weekend work as the organization needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bedford, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20 - $23