Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

Membership Specialist (Part Time)

Chicago, IL - Part Time

Position Summary:

Membership Specialist recruits new girls and adult members, while maintaining relationships with existing
members. S/he initiates and builds relationships with people and organizations to cultivate membership
growth by partnering with schools, faith-based and grassroots organizations, and community influencers. S/he
reports to a regional membership manager.

This is a part-time role working 15-20 hours per week.

This position requires daily travel throughout the council’s jurisdiction. Areas will cover West Chicago.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implements a plan to recruit new girl and adult members in targeted areas by using data, understanding the community, and building relationships with community volunteers and families.
  • Generates leads to reach membership goals in assigned areas that reflect the diversity of the area served.
  • Supports current membership by attending monthly volunteer meetings in assigned communities.
  • Achieves personal, team, and council goals at strategic points in an 18-month membership cycle.
  • Partners with local volunteers and families to extend awareness of Girl Scouting and provide access to membership.
  • Maintains reporting documents as requested by the deadline.
  • Fully engages as a member of a regional membership team.
  • Attends local community and council-wide activities to ensure Girl Scouting is visible, viable, and
    accessible.
  • Supports policies and procedures of the GSGCNWI.
  • Models behavior consistent with the Mission and Purpose of Girl Scouting.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.


Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Minimum 1-3 years’ experience and in marketing and/or sales
  • Highly organized, ability to multitask, handle pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to make cold calls by phone and in-person
  • Experience in presenting in person and virtually to large and small groups
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Proficient in Excel and Word
  • Proficient in creating and delivering PowerPoint Presentations
  • Basic proficiency or aptitude for inputting information into the customer database system (Salesforce)
  • Ability to work independently and communicate through technology as well as in-person
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends required
  • Experience and sensitivity in working with diverse people and volunteers
  • Reliable vehicle and current insurance to travel as needed within the council’s jurisdiction
  • Conversational Spanish at minimum (required) 
Compensation: $24.36/hr
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