Description:
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois offers professional opportunities for talented, forward-thinking individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better. Here’s your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls’ lives and in the world.
This position is a full-time, benefit eligible position, including: medical, dental, life, long-term disability, EAP, parental leave, 12 paid holidays a year, sick, vacation, and personal time! Additionally, we offer a 403b and match after 1 year, and offer the option to enroll in many other supplementary benefits. We offer a casual work environment and the week between Christmas and New Years off! We also offer 2 days work from home (not including February and March) after 6 months of employment.
The Member Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment and retention of girl scouts and volunteers in their assigned area. This specific job is for Springfield Proper.
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois aspires to be an organization that is anti-racist, inclusive of members’ identities, and equitable, building accessibility to Girl Scouting for all.
Requirements:

EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS

• Believe in the mission of Girl Scouting.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass a criminal and background check.
• Team player with excellent customer service skills.
• Computer experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
• Ensure diversity and pluralism is embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.
• Be Familiar with safety rules and regulations and take reasonable steps to ensure their own healthy and safety, and that of others.
• Interpret and support GSUSA and council policies and standard procedures.
• Uphold the code of conduct as outlined in the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Employee Handbook.
• Represent the organization professionally and uphold the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience in a customer service role.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and maturity of judgement.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends; occasional overnights is required. Ability to travel as job requires.
• Must have personal vehicle for regular travel throughout the council. Valid Driver’s license and insurance required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and moderate lifting.
• Occasional exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

• Design and implement a comprehensive plan to reach and maintain the market share goal for membership in assigned areas.
• Research school population statistics, market data, membership trends, and other pertinent information relevant to assigned areas.
• Implement recruiting and retention strategies outlined in the council’s strategic plan, annual marketing plan, and/or other council goals.
• Plan, schedule, and execute recruitment events in assigned areas, attending individually or with assistance from volunteers.
• During peak season; back to school and daisy push, hold recruitment events a minimum of 3 times per week (end).
• Cultivate relationships with area businesses, schools and educators, faith-based institutions, civic organizations, and other community stakeholders to increase awareness and participation.
• Support the delivery of the troop experience in assigned areas until adults are trained and ready to serve as volunteers. In some cases, direct support of troops will be required.
• Maintain troop information and leader lists for new and existing troops; continually updating troop information in Salesforce.
• Establish and grow relationships with area Service Units (SU) by attending SU meetings and events.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals, convert to registered membership, troops, and leaders.
• Collaborate with the Program and Fund Development Departments to assist in volunteer participation growth.
• Lead annual membership renewal campaign in assigned areas.
• Provide volunteer leader onboarding, to include Basic Leader Training and ongoing support and direction.
• Work within Salesforce to manage, support, and track information, interactions, and actions with volunteers, by entering information timely and accurately.
• Manage cases, tasks, and data cleanup as needed, in Salesforce.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, walk-in visitors and written communications in an appropriate, prompt, and efficient manner, cultivating a positive customer experience.
• Continually update Salesforce dashboard for review of progress to goals.
• Support service area teams and troops in all product sales activities.
• Performs other duties as required.