Community Engagement Specialist

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington is looking for someone who excels at building relationships and shares our vision of helping Girl Scouts change the world to join our team as a Community Engagement Specialist. 

What You'll Do 

As a Community Engagement Specialist, you'll be an ambassador of the mission and values of Girl Scouts and promote the benefits of our programs in the community. You’ll be responsible for planning and implementing membership recruitment strategies and achieving membership goals by cultivating relationships with families, schools, and other organizations and attending and hosting events.

Responsibilities 

• Be an ambassador of the mission and values of Girl Scouts and the benefits of our programs in the community. Effectively communicate our organization's values, mission, and benefits to parents and guardians.  

• Implement membership recruitment strategies in assigned areas.  

• Plan and participate in activities and events to promote Girl Scouts and generate membership leads.  

• Cultivate relationships with community organizations, businesses, schools, and faith-based institutions to support membership growth.  

• Public speaking to both large and small groups.  

• Nurture leads and support lead conversion.  

• Frequent local travel, up to 50% of the time, during the peak seasons.  

• Promote and assist with council-wide programs, activities, public relations, and fund development endeavors.     

• Utilize GSOSW's customer relationship management system (Salesforce) to manage, support, and track interactions with potential members and community partners. 

What You Bring 

We are most interested in finding the best person for this job, who will be successful and satisfied in the role. If you believe you are that person, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed below. 

• At least six (6) years of relevant education and/or experience, such as community engagement, sales, relationship-building, or recruitment. 

• Proven successful track record in sales.   

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.  

• Outstanding collaboration and relationship-building skills.  

• Impeccable public speaking and written communication skills.

• Analytical skills, with the ability to create, interpret, and present data and use data in effective decision-making.  

• Able to build and maintain partnerships both internally and externally.  

• Able to travel to meetings, events, and community partner locations. Reliable transportation.  

• Able to transport and set up event equipment and materials, including canopy tents with weights, tables, etc.  

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, some weekends, and occasional overnight trips.  

• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, while managing multiple priorities.     

• Able to collaborate with and contribute to a team environment.     

• Attention to detail, organizational skills, planning and implementation skills, and reporting experience.      

• Effective time management.     

• Computer proficiency at an intermediate level in Microsoft 365, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with proficiency and ease in learning new applications.     

• Preferred:   

• • Bilingual (English/Spanish).  

• • Girl Scouts experience and/or familiarity with our programs. 

• Work Conditions & Physical Requirements: 

• • Standing – 10% 

• • Walking – 10% 

• • Sitting – 98% 

• • Driving – 85% 

• • Indoor environment – 98%  

• • Outdoor events – 15%  

• • Travel to other locations – 50%  

• • Use of computer, phone, and other office equipment – 100%  

• • Lifting up to 25 pounds – 10%  

• • Pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds – 10%  

• • Reaching above and below shoulder level – 10% 

The Details 

• Compensation – Nonexempt/hourly, starting at $25.24 to $30.29 per hour, depending on qualifications. Plus $1.25 per hour for Spanish language skills at a conversational level or higher. 

• Benefits – We offer health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays. We also offer a retirement plan with a 3.5% employer contribution. For more details, visit www.girlscoutsosw.org/careers. 

• Hours – Full-time, business hours, with some flexibility. Occasional event attendance, including weekends and evenings. 

• Location –  Regular job duties can be performed remotely if you meet internet connectivity standards, in our Eugene Service Center, or in a hybrid setting, based on your preference. You must live in the Willamette Valley. This position will also occasionally serve Bend, Medford, and surrounding communities. This role also requires occasional travel, including overnight and long-distance travel. All staff are required to participate in in-person meetings, events, work assignments, and retreats, the frequency and location of which is determined by business needs.

About Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington:

At Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, it’s our mission to build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Staff support a network of dedicated volunteers who bring Girl Scouts programming to youths in their community. Since 1912, Girl Scouts has supported children and young adults in achieving their full potential. Today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for young women. With Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, you can make a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts, adult volunteers, and the world.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We encourage, value, and honor diversity and support a culture of equity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering diversity at every level of the organization and seek candidates who have lived experience related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. 

We recognize that a commitment to these values is a living commitment that requires attention, reflection, and continual action. All employees must support these efforts and participate in training, projects, and initiatives to forward this work. Click here to read our complete Equity Statement.

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How to Apply:

Submit your application via our Careers site.