Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania · 2 days ago
Membership Recruitment Coordinator
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania is seeking a Membership Recruitment Coordinator to implement effective marketing and recruiting strategies to increase girl and adult membership. The role involves delivering presentations, hosting events, and developing relationships with local organizations to achieve membership goals.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Deliver in-person presentations about the benefits of Girl Scouting to target audiences, such as parent teacher organizations, faith-based groups, and community organizations
Advertise and serve as primary on-site host for events that feature fun activities for girls and provide information to adults at various community locations including schools, faith-based institutions, and libraries within assigned territory
Regularly assess progress to goal and adjust as needed to ensure goals are met
Develop and sustain relationships with schools, community centers, and other local organizations to secure additional opportunities to host girl recruitment activities and hold parent interest meetings
Work with the Membership Recruitment Manager to identify school and community events to attend, set up engaging tables/displays to promote Girl Scouts, and engage with attendees to generate excitement about joining Girl Scouts
Collect information on viable leads through participation in community and school events and use proven sales techniques to convert leads to new members in support of council membership goals
Conduct troop formation meetings to recruit girl members and adult troop leaders
Assist with and perform registration for new members at events when possible, or through effective follow up as needed, including troubleshooting issues with the online registration system
Assist Membership Registration Specialists with processing council-wide leads as needed
Communicate effectively with Membership Registration and Volunteer Support teams to stay informed on current availability of existing troops, the need to form new troops, and best practices to ensure new girls are welcomed and new adult members/troop leaders are effectively supported/trained
Serve as a subject matter expert in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the benefits of being a Girl Scout member for both girls and adults
Enter all leads/interest cards into the system within 24 hours of any event
Distribute advertising of Girl Scout information within assigned territory
Travel regularly throughout assigned territory
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Weekend and evening availability required, with an average of 3-4 Saturdays or Sundays per month and routinely 2 evenings per week, more or less
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet assigned goals
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a goal driven environment; comfortable with reassessing approaches and adjusting as needed in the middle of campaigns in order to meet goals
Willingness to lead a group event and to engage potential members in conversation
Demonstrated ability to interact and connect with community stakeholders, leaders, children, and families from diverse backgrounds
Display critical thinking skills and ability to protect confidential information
Reliable in all aspects of work ethic integrity, communication, punctuality, and professionalism
Computer literacy, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel basics required; CRM experience preferred
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand for 4-6 hours at a time
Valid driver's license, with access to reliable personal transportation which is properly licensed and insured
Willingness to travel throughout assigned region
Pass background checks and clearance process
Preferred
Experience with outside sales, recruiting, retail, or public relations preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
CRM experience preferred
Knowledge of the Girl Scout program preferred
Bilingual is a plus