At Girl Scouts we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self-confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls. In the model of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), the activities we do in Girl Scouts and the way that we do them (processes) result in outcomes that empower girls to become leaders.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GirlScoutsWW.org) is expanding our staff to better support the volunteers that work with girls in troops! We are currently seeking a stellar volunteer management star with experience working with and managing volunteers, preferably with strong youth development experience. While knowledge of Girl Scout programming is helpful it is not required. The Troop Program Manager will ensure that our volunteers in the assigned geographic area are adequately supported. They will oversee the implementation of quality programming, growth and retention in that area. The Troop Program Manager will work collaboratively with a peer in our Community Development team, (our recruitment arm), to ensure that girls that want to participate in Girl Scouts in a troop setting not only have that opportunity, but that they experience quality programming based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) as they become girls of courage, confidence and character.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume indicating the position title, your last name and where you saw this posting in the subject line of your e-mail.
Essential Functions:
Primary:
- Responsible for ensuring girls participating in the Troop Pathway within assigned geographic area experience quality program based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). The program and quality should support the organization's strategic plan and program initiatives and whenever possible link to National Program Portfolio, such as Journeys.
- Supervise up to ten service units (e.g.: volunteer led support structure to troops). Provide guidance and support to service unit volunteers that lead coordinated programmatic events and activities for girls and strengthening volunteer support at the service unit level, using the Safety Checkpoints and Risk Management procedures. Partner with Community Development to develop and implementation of annual membership recruitment plan that includes girl growth and volunteer recruitment goal setting.
- Direct the on-going development of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience programming to troops by creating and delivering program support materials, volunteer workshops that are focused on grade-level groupings, and informal learning opportunities for troop leaders that strengthen troop retention. Partner with service unit volunteers to support these efforts.
- Responsible for timely girl and volunteer placement, including new troop formation using consistent processes in troops, including Sampler troops that provide programs based on the GSLE and Journeys that leads to annual girl growth and strengthening girl market share.
- Manage Bronze and Silver Awards to girls in troops; manage Money Earning applications; manage Troop Travel; and coordinate certificates of insurance, facilities use agreements and other forms of risk management for assigned area.
Secondary:
- Support activities to establish community collaborations to promote the council's commitment to reach every girl, everywhere by ensuring that membership plans reach out to and are accessible to all racial/ethnic groups, underserved and not served populations.
- Support the growth and success of all Pathways for girls, including new program initiatives.
- In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent education and work experience.
- Minimum one year experience successfully managing or supporting volunteers in direct or indirect program delivery.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of youth development strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Girl Scout program helpful.
- Excellent customer experience/service skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to be able to work with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
- Previous work experience utilizing conflict resolution skills.
- Availability to work varied hours, including some nights and weekends as necessary.
- Ability and willingness to work remotely or from a home office, on occasion.
- Skilled in Outlook, Word and Excel, and familiarity with Access or other database system.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritizes deadlines, work independently, take initiative, highly organized, and maintain confidentiality in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
- Valid Washington State driver's license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography.
- Satisfactory results from criminal background search.
- Willingness to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.
About Girl Scouts of Western Washington:
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont, Marysville, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:
Diversity • Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Location: DuPont
- Compensation: $36,326 with excellent health and leave benefits
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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