Community Troop Organizer - Lansing

Base Pay Range

$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Actively works to develop and increase girl and adult membership, promote the image of Girl Scouting in the community, increase visibility of Girl Scouting and broaden the base for community support. This individual will use their expertise of the assigned geographic territory to strategically identify prospects, make effective presentations and grow our membership and base of support.

• Office will be located in the Grand Ledge, Saginaw (Kochville Township), Jackson, Kalamazoo, or Ann Arbor Regional Center.
• Location will be based upon availability and candidate location.
• Flexible schedule, including many evening hours and weekends.
• Function as a positive and cooperative member of Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan.
• Work with the Membership Team to partner with school administration, teachers, and community partners to increase girl participation within Girl Scouts.
• Work effectively and inclusively with girls from a variety of different backgrounds, creating inclusive environments where all girls are welcomed and celebrated.
• Facilitate Girl Scout Heart of Michigan Staff‑Led Troops.
• Travel to local sites hosting outreach programs including schools and community centers.
• Attend outreach program orientation and training, implement detailed program plans following the Girl Scout curriculum, and evaluate them at staff meetings.
• Demonstrate classroom management of K‑through‑12th grade girls for around an hour, leading them through a variety of STEM, life skills, and environmental‑based programs.
• Depending on community needs, may provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls through a Starter Troop, following policies, procedures, program plans, and curriculum.
• Work at school and community open houses to recruit girls and volunteers.
• Interpret and promote Girl Scouting in the community to enhance the role and image of Girl Scouting, increase visibility, and attract new girl and adult members.
• Use strong interpersonal relationship, problem‑solving, and conflict‑management skills both in person and on the telephone when speaking with volunteers, staff, and community organizations.
• Create and maintain a positive environment that fosters respectful, meaningful, and effective interaction among all people, regardless of gender, race, culture, language, disability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
• Assist with administrative tasks while in office.
• Be willing to become a member of Girl Scouts of USA.
• Be able to lift and/or manipulate up to 25 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Customer Service Focused
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Collaboration Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Results Driven
• Flexibility
• Ability to manage time, work independently, and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to commit to 15 hours per week
• Willingness to work directly with girls in grades K‑12
• Ability to create inclusive and trauma‑informed environments

• Minimum of one year’s experience with non‑profits and/or youth service organizations preferred.
• Sales experience preferred.
• Experience with volunteer organizations and knowledge of Girl Scouting preferred.
• Must have completed High School/GED and be at least 18 years old.

• Position will work between 15‑20 hours a week.
• Lunch time hours (approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and/or after‑school hours (approximately 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) as assigned.
• Programs during the summer months for additional hours.
• Position requires candidates to work many evenings and weekends.

Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the jurisdiction. Frequent travel within the council to various meeting locations with staff and volunteers. Travel is primarily during the business day and evening hours. There is a mileage reimbursement.

• Frequent travel; mileage will be reimbursed for own transportation.
• The majority of time will be spent in communities, schools, and/or other community organizations. Physical demands include standing, walking, and/or sitting for extended periods, frequent communication with others, and the ability to move supplies or equipment up to…