Girl Scouts Heart of Central California · 4 hours ago
Girl Program Manager
Girl Scouts Heart of Central California is dedicated to empowering girls through leadership experiences. The Girl Program Manager is responsible for designing, supporting, and evaluating high-quality programs for Girl Scouts, ensuring they are mission-aligned and engaging. This role includes overseeing curriculum integration, program partnerships, and community engagement while contributing to council-wide program strategies.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Serve as the council’s expert, internally and externally, in Girl Scout curriculum, including badges, awards, and program pathways
Advise staff, volunteers, caregivers, and community partners on curriculum integration, progression, and age-appropriate design
Ensure all programming aligns with Girl Scout standards and supports girl-led, experiential learning
Participate as a core member of the annual curriculum evaluation team, using observations, staff/customer input, attendance, and engagement metrics to drive continuous improvements in program quality and girl engagement
Design and refine hands on, developmentally appropriate program modules in partnership with the After School Club team to ensure activities are engaging, relevant, and aligned with Girl Scout outcomes
Provide expert guidance on curriculum selection, adaptation, and facilitation strategies to maintain consistency and strengthen the overall quality of afterschool programming
Support and deliver staff training to ensure high quality, accurate, and engaging implementation of Girl Scout content across afterschool sites
Oversee program partnerships, including identification, vetting, relationship management, and ongoing evaluation
Assess potential partners for mission alignment, curriculum fit, and impact potential
Maintain strong relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and content partners
Serve as a resource to the Administrative Coordinator for the Rose, Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards programs
Offer subject matter expertise, interpret program guidelines, and support tools, resources, and training for girls and volunteers
Contribute to process improvements that enhance accessibility, clarity, and recognition for Highest Awards
Provide input into the council’s STEM Centers strategy, helping shape program themes, curriculum, and partnerships
Support implementation of STEM initiatives, including hands on workshops, special events, and partner led programming
Collaborate with cross-functional staff to ensure STEM programs are inclusive, high quality, and aligned with Girl Scout outcomes
Design and implement evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness, participant experience, and outcomes
Analyze data to identify trends, successes, and areas for improvement and/or growth
Use insights to inform program strategy and organizational reporting
Collaborate with the Fund Development team to support grant applications and ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and fulfillment of program deliverables and outcomes
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, youth development, nonprofit management, or related field; or equivalent experience
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in youth programming, curriculum design, or related roles
Strong knowledge of youth development principles and experiential learning
Understanding of K–12 curriculum standards and best practices for designing age-appropriate, developmentally aligned programs
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams
Commitment to the Girl Scout Mission and values
Preferred
Experience with program evaluation or data collection
Knowledge of the Girl Scout Movement, programs, or volunteer experience is strongly preferred