Community Engagement Specialist

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Job Description

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About Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council is located in the Charlotte, NC area and serving nearly 8,000 girls and adults in eight counties across North and South Carolina. We have one focus, GIRLS! Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

An Excellent Opportunity- Community Specialist
Bring the Best You to Hornets' Nest - If you are looking to use your talents to invest in the next generation, this is the right place!

If you have been looking for a role that combines your talents in building relationships in the community, working with adults and girls, and being part of a well-known name brand that makes a difference in the lives of others? If you found yourself nodding as you were reading, you are in the right place! This position is responsible for establishing community connections to secure girl and adult membership in the surrounding communities.

We are looking for someone who possesses the drive to win, lead, and be successful and the ability to build lasting relationships in communities.

What Winning in this Role Looks Like

• Organizing and coordinating informational/promotional events, troops and meetings, or presentations for girls and adults through community venues.
• Cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships with local schools, parent organizations, businesses, and community organizations to increase visibility, funding options and partnerships.
• Making cold contacts daily and follows up on warm leads. Developing and maintaining resources to support all communities.

The Skills You Need to Win

• Passionate about girl leadership
• Excellent communication skills with knowledge of how best to reach different audiences and execute communications among multigenerational communities.
• High School Diploma or College Degree preferred
• Self-motivated and efficient with strong time-management skills
• Great written and oral communication skills, including public presentations (virtually and in person)
• Ability to relate well to both adults and children
• Skilled with Microsoft Office, major social media platforms, and various video conferencing software; familiarity with Salesforce, a plus
• Have access to automobile for daily travel
• Girl Scout experience is very helpful (but not critical)
• Comfortable and able to converse in Spanish would be useful (but not a must)

Some of Our Benefits

• Hybrid work environment: combining flexibility of telework with in-person human interaction!
• Dental, Medical and Retirement Savings plans
• Generous paid leave benefits
• Paid holidays/office closures include:
• New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, 10 days December Winter Break
• Friendly colleagues who are dedicated to a common mission to make a difference in the lives of girls

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Advocacy Statement

Girl Scouts Hornet’s Nest Council s is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals in all groups and communities, different walks of life, and those belonging to communities historically excluded. As an organization committed to making the world a better place, it is essential that we incorporate a diverse, equitable and inclusive lens into all aspects of our work. We encourage applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.