Engagement Specialist

*Who We Are* Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young girls and helping them develop into confident, capable leaders of the future? If so, we invite you to become a dynamic part of the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland team.
At Badgerland Girl Scouts, we believe in the power of every girl to change the world, and we are looking for dedicated individuals who share our commitment to fostering courage, confidence, and character in the next generation of female leaders.
Join us in creating a brighter future for girls, where they can discover their potential, embrace diversity, and build a better world.
*Position Summary * The Community Engagement Specialist (Full-Time or Part-Time) is responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies to increase participation in Girl Scouts by increasing girl members, adult volunteer members, and community partnerships.
Specialists will schedule and host recruitment events and network with community organizations, corporations, schools, faith-based institutions, and other community constituents.
Success will be achieved through community cultivation, lead generation, and rigorous follow-up after events and presentations.
The ideal candidate is comfortable with public speaking, highly personable, well-organized, and capable of learning new technology.
The person in this position must be friendly and genuinely interested in people and relationships.
A fun, persuasive, and educational approach to delivering content is required to communicate the Girl Scout mission and goals to the community.
*Locations: Madison, Janesville, or La Crosse* *Essential Duties and Responsibilities* · Increase girl membership and volunteer leads by implementing strategies outlined in the Council’s strategic plan.
· Research market data, membership trends, and other geographically relevant information.
· Maintain accurate records and data.
· Seek opportunities and cultivate relationships with community organizations including corporations, schools, educators, and faith-based institutions to increase awareness of and participation in Girl Scouting.
· Attend volunteer fairs and other volunteer-oriented events as assigned.
· Ensure Girl Scouts welcomes all girls and adults by embodying the Girl Scout way of diversity and inclusiveness.
· Conduct timely follow-up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
· Promote and assist with Council-wide programs, activities, public relations, and fund development endeavors.
· Deliver recruitment events and activities during the times when community members and potential members are available; this includes evenings and weekends and travel throughout the Council region.
*Education or Experience * · Associate or bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or sales, recreation, nonprofit management, volunteer management, social work, or related field.
Other combinations of education and relevant experience, that demonstrate the ability to perform the position's duties, will be considered.
· 1+ year of experience in recruitment, sales and marketing, community relations, recreation, youth programming, education, or other relevant areas preferred · Bilingual preferred, but not required.
· Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, experience working with cloud-based platforms, and Salesforce preferred.
· High capacity to master and leverage data tracking platforms.
· Highly organized and detail-oriented with a bias towards execution and action.
· Outstanding project management skills and operates with an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset.
· Skilled relationship builder with a demonstrated ability to motivate and collaborate effectively across every level of the organization.
· A proactive team player willing to pitch in at all levels while also holding a big-picture, systems-thinking mindset.
· Exceptional written and verbal communicator.
· Strong work ethic with a high degree of curiosity and a learning orientation; someone who leads and operates with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
· Be or become a registered member of the Girls Scouts of the United States of America; have a working knowledge of Girl Scout philosophy and programming and be committed to the Girl Scout mission.
Prior Girl Scout experience is not required.
*Other Requirements* · Must be able to occasionally work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
· Anticipated time away from the office is 25%.
· Possess a valid driver’s License and proof of insurance.
· Must be able to work both in an office setting and independently off-site.
*Physical Requirements* The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee must be able to withstand: · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Operate office equipment manually.
· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds at times.
*Individual Core Competencies * *Innovative Solution Seeker: *Creatively and critically explores opportunities and challenges with an eye to solutions and forward-moving actions.
*Emotionally Intelligent: *Personal awareness, self-control, and appropriate emotional expression; ability to build and steward interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
*Gumption & Drive: *Through initiative and resourcefulness, set and reach ambitious goals; results-driven and self-motivated.
*Collaborative & Open to Learn: *Work effectively in teams and inter-departmentally to move the mission forward; respond positively to constructive feedback and seek learning and growing opportunities.
*Diversity & Equity Advocate: *Passionate about creating and supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces in the Girl Scout community.
Strong intercultural communication skills; value diverse thoughts and perspectives and the positive outcomes when all voices are heard.
EEOC Compliant.
*Equal Opportunity Employer* Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We actively promote anti-racism as part of our mission and welcome applicants of all backgrounds to join us in our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
*Other Duties* Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*Full-Time Job Benefits * · Medical, dental, and vision insurance · Free Short- and Long- Term Disability Insurance · Free Life Insurance 1.
5x salary (additional coverage available) · 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with eligibility employer contributions · Employee Assistance Program · Paid Time Off (PTO), accrue a total of 15 days the first year (Part-Time, Pro-Rated) · Holidays observed with pay: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the Friday after), and all business days from December 24 through January 1 · Mileage reimbursement · Professional Development reimbursement *Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time / Hourly (Non-Exempt)* *Salary: $17-$21 per hour* *Expected hours: up to 37.
5 per week* *Schedule:* · Day shift · Monday to Friday · Evening shift as needed · Weekends as needed *Work Location: Madison, Janesville, and La Crosse* Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Paid training Schedule: * After school * Day shift * Evenings as needed * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Madison, WI 53718: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53718