Community Specialist – Central Chicago

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Entry Level

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:
The Community Specialist recruits new girls and adult members, while maintaining relationships with existing
members. This role initiates and builds relationships with people and organizations to cultivate membership
growth by partnering with schools, faith-based and grassroots organizations, and community influencers. The Community Specialist will report to a regional membership manager.

This position requires daily travel throughout the council jurisdiction. Primary recruitment areas will cover Edgewater, Lincoln Park, Downtown, South Loop, Austin, Bridgeport, West Town, Irving Park, Lincoln Square, and North Center.

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.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in sales, marketing, and/or membership.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills for small and large groups.
Ability to work independently and communicate through technology and in person.
Computer skills MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
Proficient in creating and delivering PowerPoint Presentations
Reliable transportation to travel as needed within the council’s jurisdiction

Compensation: $24.36/hr

Perks and Benefits:

Comprehensive Benefit plan that includes: Health, dental, and vision insurance and supplementary insurances to take care of your overall well being
403(b) retirement plan
Time off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and mental wellness 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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