Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

Community Specialist – North (Part-Time)

Vernon Hills, IL - Part Time

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, (GSGCNWI) is an organization that focuses on helping girls build courage, confidence, and character. We pride ourselves on collaboration, communication, and teamwork. If you are looking for an organization with a mission that impacts the hearts and minds of girls in a meaningful way, then look no further. We’re committed to being an equitable, trauma-informed, community-based organization serving the needs and interests of girls and their families in the 245 communities we cover. We are the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

Looking to work with a mission driven organization? Looking for a role that challenges you? Want your work to add value? Then the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is the organization for you. The Community Specialist role is a position that moves our mission forward and helps change lives.


Position Overview:
he Community Specialist is responsible for meeting assigned girl and adult new and renewal goals that support council-wide sustainable organizational health and increased participation in the Girl Scout Movement. The Community Specialist will report to a Regional Membership Manager.

This is a part time position working 20-25 hours per week. 

This position requires daily travel throughout the council jurisdiction. Primary recruitment areas will cover Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Arlington Heights and neighboring communities as needed.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with local community volunteers. Serve as a partner and advocate for each community. Initiate, develop and foster community relationships/partnerships with youth-serving organizations, businesses, corporations, schools, and houses of worship in specific communities.
  • Identify and recruit Girl Scouts and local volunteers to fill key community-level positions, provide mentorship to new and existing troop leaders through the volunteer lifecycle, increase local engagement in Girl Scouts, and strengthen local Girl Scout events and activities.
  • Facilitate new member recruitment and placement and provide the highest level of customer service as the first point of contact for prospective customers. Ensure Girl Scouting is available to all youth and adults by actively participating in developing environments that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through words, actions, and attitude.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
 

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent relevant experience.
  • With a minimum 1-3 years’ experience and demonstrated track record in membership services, sales and customer service.
  • Technical computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), customer relationship management systems (Salesforce), and social networking tools.
  • Bilingual or conversational Spanish preferred
  • Reliable transportation to travel as needed within the council’s jurisdiction

Compensation: $24.36/hr


Perks and Benefits: 

  • 403(b) retirement plan 
  • Time off - vacation, sick, personal, and holiday paid time off is available for employees to take care of themselves and show our appreciation. 
  • A casual work environment - with a casual dress code and the option to work hybrid, if applicable. 
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