Job Posting OPEN
Part-Time Activity Leader - Syracuse, NY
Do
you have a passion for working with children and running programs? Do you want
to make a difference in our communities? Lead troops in local communities and
help more girls and adults experience the adventure of Girl Scouts. While
helping girls discover themselves, connect with peers and take action to make
the world a better place, you can build girls of courage, confidence and
character. As you lead Girl Scout troops, you will engage other adults and
empower them to make a difference as Girl Scout volunteers.
The
Troop Formation Specialist plans, develops and delivers new troop experiences
for girls in predetermined communities with the ultimate goal of recruiting
parents/caregivers as troop leaders and volunteers, allowing the troops to
sustain. The Troop Formation Specialist will This position works approximately
15 hours per week with 10% of the time office-based and 90% field-based. The
position requires frequent travel and evening and weekend work responsibilities
within the Fulton/Oswego area. Mileage reimbursement and a $20/pay cell
phone reimbursement are provided.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work under the supervision of
the Sr. Membership Support Manager to plan and deliver quality, new troop
formation experiences in assigned territory based on GAP analysis, areas
of opportunity for troop growth, and community need
- Partner with Membership Support
Managers on action plans and schedules to identify specific targets to
generate the number of qualified leads needed to reach new girl goals, new
troop leader/volunteer goals, and troop formation goals
- Nurture and secure parent
participation in troop leadership roles including: Troop Co-Leaders, Troop
Committee, and Product Sale Program volunteers
- Become an expert in the
Volunteer Toolkit digital resource in order to help new troops take the
lead with pre-set meeting plans, calendar planning, and communication with
families
- Work collaboratively with
staff, schools, and other program/community partners for the benefit of
new troop formation
- Adhere to internal documented
processes for record keeping, member registration, volunteer onboarding,
and troop support
- Utilize Girl Scouts of NYPENN
Pathways’ customer relationship management system (i.e. Salesforce) to
support pursuance of qualified leads throughout the recruitment and
conversion processes, as well as for the purposes of promoting troops in
the Opportunity Catalog
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required subject to legally valid exemptions.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- College degree preferred or
equivalent work experience in the area of youth program delivery; experience
in sales, recruiting, and/or public relations in a membership driven
organization is a plus
- Strong human relations skills
such as leadership, relationship-building, and interacting with young
children
- Capability to deliver Girl
Scout programming to girls, with a concentrated focus on K-3 grades, while
recruiting the parent/caregivers to troop leadership positions
- Results driven and
self-motivated
- Strong computer skills in
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and customer relationship
management systems.
- Reliable, organized, and
punctual with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
Minimum Qualification Standards:
- High school diploma required;
Associate’s degree preferred and/or 4 years of relevant experience
- One to two years previous
related experience
- Must have own transportation
and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to travel within
assigned region
- Ability to work a flexible
schedule to accommodate frequent evening and weekend work
Required, Specialized, or Technical Knowledge:
Self-starter
who can work independently and takes initiative; is flexible, adaptable,
organized and has a strong attention to detail
- Ability to view the council as
a whole vs. individualized regions or federations to insure consistent
opportunities and messaging
- Must subscribe to the
principles of the Girl Scout Movement and become a registered member of
GSUSA
Equal
Opportunity Employment
Girl
Scouts of NYPENN Pathways celebrates diversity in all forms and is committed to
creating an inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment for all. All
employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance and the
needs of the organization. As an equal opportunity employer, GSNYPENN does not
discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed,
color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability,
medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran
status or any other groups or persons protected by federal, state or local law.