Girl Empowerment Specialist

at  Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Girl Empowerment Specialist is responsible for implementing both in-school scouting and after school programming within targeted geographic areas and/or school districts.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of associate degree or equivalent experience in the field of social work, youth development, marketing or public relations.
• Demonstrated skills in creative thinking, problem solving and innovation.
• Demonstrated skills in administration, budgeting, and teamwork.
• Ability to recruit, support and evaluate adult volunteers.
• Proven track record in developing relationships with staff, volunteers, and community organizations.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other departments to meet mutual goals.
• Ability to work effectively with persons of every age, sex, racial ethnic, religious, income and geographic group, educational level, and personality type.

Essential Requirements:

• This position requires registration as a member of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
• Demonstrated skill in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn additional computer programs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours

The ability to travel to various locations to fulfill the duties of the position.
Starting salary: $21.00/h

• Promote Girl Scouting within all council boundaries to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
• Increase the visibility of Girl Scout opportunities/programs for girls that are eligible for non-traditional troops within the Girl Empowerment Program
• Build relationships and work in partnership with key school personnel and community members
• Facilitate weekly and/or bi-weekly troop meetings with K-12th grade girls during the school day or after school
• Facilitate a pre-designed curriculum for several school districts to achieve departmental goals
• Ensure timely completion and submission of evaluation forms for grant reporting
• Maintain updated records and reports of each program site
• Ensure that all program materials are accessible and available for effective program delivery
• Support all aspects of the Product Sales Program for assigned troops
• Manage multiple troop bank accounts simultaneously
• Coordinate Product Program Cookie Booths sales with school personnel
• Provide responsive and high-quality customer service to girls, parents, and volunteers
• Ensure that diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated at all times
• Provide volunteer supervision, training, guidance, and coaching to support other volunteers, in ensuring a high quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience
• Attend monthly meetings with the Director or designee to review and discuss issues, incidents, curriculum, upcoming events, and/or program expansion
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Girl Scouts