Employment

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Membership Growth Specialist with Outreach is responsible for membership growth and program outreach activities within an assigned area. She/he successfully implements recruitment efforts; converting prospective members (leads) to registered members. She/he is responsible for securing increased girl and adult volunteer participation needed to implement Girl Scouting within an assigned area. The Membership Growth Specialist with Outreach is responsible for meeting with and cultivating new relationships with school affiliates in order to bring Girl Scouting directly into schools. This individual works with the Program Outreach Specialist to ensure program delivery; customizes to address the needs, preferences, and interests of girls. She/he also manages appropriate council systems, processes, resources, and infrastructure to support delivery of leadership and cross-cultural opportunities. The Membership Growth with Outreach works in partnership with other operational areas to support the mission, goals, and strategic priorities of the Council.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assists in achieving the council’s corporate goals for girl and adult membership through implementation of membership strategies in assigned areas.
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 lead generation events, follow-up phone calls with prospective members, and after-school programming.
3. Ensures leads are entered into Salesforce.
4. Follows up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity in a timely fashion; schedules and conducts conversion events to convert leads to members.
5. Works with the Mission Delivery Membership Growth Assistant Director and a cross functional team to determine and develop innovative techniques to ensure the effective delivery of recruitment strategies.
6. Works with the Outreach Specialist to ensure experiences are based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE); integrate best practices for Program Partnerships and Product Sales that are customized to address the needs and interests of girls, and meet designated leadership program outcomes.
7. Works with the Program Outreach Specialist in the utilization of national curricula and supports volunteers in enriching and tailoring the leadership experience based on girl interests and needs. Seeks girl involvement and opinions in the planning and decision making process whenever possible.
8. Implements appropriate council systems, processes, resources, and infrastructure to support delivery of leadership and cross-cultural opportunities.
9. Keeps abreast of latest safety, risk management and program materials to insure program compliance with all standards, applicable laws and guidelines.
10. Provides program delivery and support for the Council product programs and council events.
11. Promotes and assists with Council wide programs, activities, public relations, fund development endeavors, reregistration events, and partnership building.
12. Collaborates with other departments when necessary to provide proper messaging and appropriate material.
13. Prepares reports as required.
14. Ensures Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults by delivering the Girl Scout message of pluralism and diversity to all.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in sales, recruiting, marketing or related field.
• Proven sales experience dealing directly with customers preferred.
• Car and valid driver’s license necessary to carry out assignments..
• Believes in and supports the mission of the Girl Scouts.
  
• Membership in Girl Scouts is strongly encouraged

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent, effective English language abilities, both oral and written
• Self-management and Confidence
• Active Listening 
• Sales Ambition and Skill
• Marketing Knowledge 
• Interpersonal Relationship Building
• Organization
• Detail Oriented
• Goal Driven
• Customer Service

WORK SCHEDULE:

• This is a full time position
• Frequent travel through the Council to accomplish tasks and lead events
• Four evenings a week and sometimes weekend work as the organization needs
• Works independently and as part of a cross functional team
• Able to sit upright and view a computer screen for several hours at a time
• Ability to lift 35lbs  

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED:

• General office equipment
• Customer relationship management system
• Salesforce experience preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite

^{The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disability}