Description

The Girl Scout Recruitment Specialist is a part-time, seasonal employee who implements effective marketing and recruiting strategies to increase girl and adult membership within an assigned territory. This position will cover an assigned region.

Recruitment season:

· April 1 – October 31, 16-24 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

-Deliver in-person presentations about starting Girl Scout troops to target audiences, such as parent teacher organizations, faith-based groups, and community serving organizations.

-Advertise and serve as primary on-site host for membership information/registration events that feature fun activities for girls and provide information to adults at various community locations including schools, faith-based institutions, and libraries within assigned territory.

-Set up engaging tables/displays at community and school events to promote Girl Scouts; engage with attendees to generate excitement about joining Girl Scouts.

-Collect information on viable leads through participation in community and school events and use proven sales techniques to convert leads to new members in support of council membership goals.

-Assist with and perform registration for new members, including troubleshooting issues with the online registration system.

-Serve as a subject matter expert in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the benefits of being a Girl Scout member for both girls and adults.

-Record event attendance and results.

-Distribute advertising of Girl Scout information within assigned territory.

-Travel regularly throughout assigned territory.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

-Experience with outside sales, recruiting, retail, or public relations background preferred.

-High school diploma or equivalent required.

-Ability to work independently and meet assigned goals.

-Excellent customer service skills.

-Willingness to lead a group event and to engage potential members in conversation.

-Ability to interact and connect with community stakeholders, leaders, children, and families from diverse backgrounds.

-Ability to work evenings and weekends and have flexibility for a shifting schedule.

-Display critical thinking skills and ability to protect confidential information.

-Reliable in all aspects of work ethic integrity, communication, punctuality, and professionalism.

-Computer literacy, including Outlook and Excel basics.

-Ability to lift 50 pounds.

-Ability to stand for 4-6 hours at a time.

-Valid driver’s license, with access to reliable personal transportation which is properly licensed and insured.

-Willingness to travel throughout assigned region.

-Pass background checks and clearance process.

-Knowledge of the Girl Scout program preferred.

-Bilingual is a plus.