Membership and Community Programs Manager

Overview

What do our employees say about us? “I love working for GSNI! I have seen the many ways that Girl Scouts helps to empower young women to be leaders of tomorrow and provides opportunities that they might not otherwise have. As council staff, I know that in some way I can play a small part in making a difference in the lives of many volunteers, girl members, and Girl Scout families.

I feel that working for GSNI is truly a rewarding experience.”

Consider joining our team, if you’re looking for a job with great benefits, such as:

• Flexible Schedules
• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Paid Vacation (10 days/year)
• Paid Sick Time (12 days/year)
• Paid Holidays (12/year)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Student Loans)
• Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)
• Paid Accident Insurance

Plus, you’ll be using your talents to invest in the next generation of strong community leaders through the Girl Scout Movement—all while getting paid!

We’re looking for a Membership & Community Programs Manager to join our team! This position is responsible for the management and coordination of program delivery and support services which leads to retention and increase of membership.

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility Salary Range:$23.00 - $25.60 hourly DOE, nonexempt

We’re looking for dedicated individuals who:

• Believe in the Girl Scout Mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
• Are excited to be actively involved in giving girls the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to become leaders in their own lives and their communities.

Interested? Responsibilities would include:

• Recruits, hires, trains and supervises a team of staff that provides efficient and effective programming in the assigned area.
• Assists in developing and implementing a proactive recruitment and retention strategy to increase adult volunteers who reflect the diversity of the area served.
• Oversees the implementation and consistency of effective and culturally relevant programming in assigned focus communities
• Cultivates and maintains community relationships (i.e. schools, parent organizations, community centers) to identify and support program partnerships, research community resources, and promote the image of Girl Scouting.
• Ensures Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults by delivering the Girl Scout message of belonging to community groups, organizations, and other constituencies within the council area.
• Research market data to become knowledgeable about external community needs and possibilities for girl recruitment and potential partnerships.
• Actively participates in the development of environments that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through words, actions, and attitude.

Are these skills and experience you could share with our team?

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Ability to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; weekends and evenings required.
• Strong communication skills—listening as well as written & verbal communication—and ability to communicate with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Minimum of 2-3 years related work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to cultivate, motivate and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Frequent travel within the Council area is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Ready to join our crew? For more information, or to apply, please visit our job site lscoutsni.org/careers .

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois draws inspiration from our Girl Scout Promise and Law in our Belonging Statement
. Being a member of Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois means you are part of a community of diverse races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and religions. We commit to providing an equitable and accessible Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all Girl Scouts in our council. We are champions of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access.