Position Title: Community Engagement Specialist
Reports To: EVP of Membership
Department: Recruitment
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Rochester, NY
POSITION SUMMARY The Community Engagement Specialist develops and implements recruitment strategies to raise awareness of Girl Scouts and recruits new girls and adult volunteers into Girl Scouts. This role requires day travel and regular evening and weekend work to meet with, present to, and network with community organizations, schools, corporations, educators, faith-based institutions, and other community partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Other duties may be assigned as needed by Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY).
Recruit new girls and volunteer members into Girl Scouts by initiating contact with prospective members and volunteers
Identify target populations and focus recruitment efforts accordingly
Schedule and conduct meetings and presentations with schools, community organizations, corporations, educators, faith-based institutions, and other stakeholders
Participate in lead generation activities, including school open houses, fall festivals, community events, and volunteer events
Plan and lead council recruitment events (e.g., Daisy Teas, Princess Parties) to register new members
Distribute recruitment flyers to schools, community organizations, and through various marketing channels to drive new membership
Support existing girls and volunteers, and collaborate with current volunteers on recruitment initiatives
Support council-wide, regional, and functional initiatives as needed
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Sales or recruitment experience with a strong motivation to meet goals
Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities independently
Creative, organized, and detail-oriented
Comfortable handling rejection and engaging uninterested parties professionally
Confident, friendly, outgoing, and personable
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
Ability to present to both small and large groups
Willingness and ability to learn and effectively use Salesforce for lead tracking
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Salesforce, and social media platforms
Passion for the Girl Scout mission
Commitment to GSWNY Operational Core Values
HOURS & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
70-75% travel required; must have reliable access to a vehicle
Evening and weekend work is expected
GIRL SCOUT MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT All employees of Girl Scouts of Western New York are required to maintain an active annual membership. New hires must enroll within 30 days of employment, and membership must be renewed annually.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT Girl Scouts of Western New York celebrates diversity in all forms and is committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs. GSWNY is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Reports To: EVP of Membership
Department: Recruitment
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Rochester, NY
POSITION SUMMARY The Community Engagement Specialist develops and implements recruitment strategies to raise awareness of Girl Scouts and recruits new girls and adult volunteers into Girl Scouts. This role requires day travel and regular evening and weekend work to meet with, present to, and network with community organizations, schools, corporations, educators, faith-based institutions, and other community partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Other duties may be assigned as needed by Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY).
Recruit new girls and volunteer members into Girl Scouts by initiating contact with prospective members and volunteers
Identify target populations and focus recruitment efforts accordingly
Schedule and conduct meetings and presentations with schools, community organizations, corporations, educators, faith-based institutions, and other stakeholders
Participate in lead generation activities, including school open houses, fall festivals, community events, and volunteer events
Plan and lead council recruitment events (e.g., Daisy Teas, Princess Parties) to register new members
Distribute recruitment flyers to schools, community organizations, and through various marketing channels to drive new membership
Support existing girls and volunteers, and collaborate with current volunteers on recruitment initiatives
Support council-wide, regional, and functional initiatives as needed
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Sales or recruitment experience with a strong motivation to meet goals
Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities independently
Creative, organized, and detail-oriented
Comfortable handling rejection and engaging uninterested parties professionally
Confident, friendly, outgoing, and personable
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
Ability to present to both small and large groups
Willingness and ability to learn and effectively use Salesforce for lead tracking
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Salesforce, and social media platforms
Passion for the Girl Scout mission
Commitment to GSWNY Operational Core Values
HOURS & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
70-75% travel required; must have reliable access to a vehicle
Evening and weekend work is expected
GIRL SCOUT MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT All employees of Girl Scouts of Western New York are required to maintain an active annual membership. New hires must enroll within 30 days of employment, and membership must be renewed annually.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT Girl Scouts of Western New York celebrates diversity in all forms and is committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs. GSWNY is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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