Membership Specialist - Jones, Carteret, Craven, Pamlico

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Want to join an AMAZING organization with a mission of building girls of COURAGE , CONFIDENCE, and CHARACTER who make the world a better place? Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines is hiring a Membership Specialist to serve Jones, Pamlico, Carteret, and Craven Counties.

The Membership Specialist is a non-exempt part-time position (up to 29 hours/ week) and is responsible for preparing and facilitating programs for girls in communities throughout Jones, Pamlico, Carteret, and Craven Counties . While responsible for the entire assigned area, this position will primarily serve Jones County.  

The hourly rate for this position is $16.00.  

The Membership Specialist reports to the Regional Director of Membership and supports all functions of membership recruitment, placement, and program. The Membership Specialist is responsible for recruiting girls; as well as; volunteers in targeted communities and is responsible for supporting the Girl Scout Leadership Experience program for girls; as well as; volunteers in targeted communities.

Day in the Life:

Community Engagement

• Partner with schools and community organizations to identify and develop engagement opportunities. 
• Share resources, distribute promotional materials, and participate in both virtual and in-person events to generate new girl leads. 
• Organize, host, and attend school and community events, addressing the diverse needs of the community to ensure council membership reflects its racial, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity. 

Recruitment and Conversion

• Attend community events to build and develop relationships with community leaders, schools, organizations, and businesses to support recruitment efforts.
• Establish and nurture contacts with new girl and adult leads to drive new member growth and engagement.
• Ensure girl and adult leads are converted into memberships and girls are placed in troops.
• Serve as a role model and Girl Scout representative to girls and adults.

• High school diploma
• Sales or recruitment experience and skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-starter; ability to work independently or in teams
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with children and deliver fun, engaging activities that meet the curriculum goals
• Strong experiential-based classroom management skills
• Comfortable resolving conflict with both girls and adults
• Ability to quickly grasp Girl Scout program and curriculum and deliver to girls; basic knowledge of Girl Scout GSLE / Journey program preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends required
• Commitment to GSNCCP and GSUSA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• Must be willing to obtain and a GSUSA membership upon employment and maintain throughout employment with the Council
• This position requires driving a council vehicle or a personal vehicle; therefore, the individual must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess, and maintain a current, valid driver's license, and self-report any vehicle violations
• Ability to travel to sites within the council’s jurisdiction, including program and school sites within a 150-mile radius of the nearest Council’s office
• Ability to tolerate occasional exposure to seasonal weather conditions

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Racial Justice: Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all through a shared responsibility of each and every member. We are dedicated to increasing our cultural competence and creating opportunities for authentic human-to-human connection by respecting, embracing, and celebrating what makes us all different.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential function of the role. If you require reasonable accommodation, please get in touch with Human Resources at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.com.