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Girl Scouts San Diego Membership Recruitment Specialist in San Diego, California
As part of the largest girl-serving nonprofit in the country, Girl Scouts San Diego (GSSD) builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. With the help of more than 8,000 volunteers, GSSD serves 15,000 girls in grades K-12 through the service area of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
For over a century, Girl Scouts San Diego has engaged and inspired generations of leaders. Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, the proven program that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); the outdoors; life skills; and entrepreneurship (cookie and fall product programs), girls learn to empower themselves for a lifetime of leadership and success.
Position Overview:
The Membership Recruitment Specialist will report to the Membership Recruitment Manager and is responsible for developing and executing effective recruiting strategies to increase awareness and participation in Girl Scouting through a variety of in person meetings, presentations, and networking opportunities with community organizations, corporations, schools, educators, faith-based institutions and other community constituents.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assists in achieving the council’s corporate goals for girl and adult membership through developing and implementing membership strategies in assigned areas
Designs and/ or implements a comprehensive plan for girl and adult membership growth in targeted areas by researching market data, membership trends, and other pertinent information relevant to designated geographic areas
Implements membership recruiting strategies in alignment with both the council and membership department strategic objectives
Prepares action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made in order to meet membership goal
Utilizes customer relationship management system to support pursuance of leads throughout the recruitment process
Seeks opportunities and keeps in contact with community organizations, corporations, schools and educators, and faith-based institutions to increase awareness of and participation in Girl Scouting
Cultivates relationships with appropriate community leaders, organizations, and businesses to support recruitment efforts within targeted areas to positively impact membership growth
Follows up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity in a timely fashion
Works with cross-functional team to determine or develop innovative techniques to ensure the effective delivery of recruitment strategies
Promotes and assists with Council wide programs, activities, public relations and fund development endeavors
Ensures Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults by delivering the Girl Scouts message of pluralism and diversity to members of the council
Performs additional duties as assigned to support business objectives and initiatives
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of related work experience
Experience in sales, membership recruiting or other related area
Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred
Knowledge of community resources/contacts/services, preferred
Ability to cultivate, foster, maintain and manage relationships and network effectively with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to present information to various audiences and communities.
Valid drivers’ license, proof of insurance, and access to reliable transportation, and ability to travel within San Diego County as needed to perform duties of the position.
Must have belief in the mission and values of Girl Scouting; be willing to subscribe to the principles expressed in the Promise and Law, and aware of the needs of girls in our pluralistic society
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed
Girl Scouts San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from all qualified candidates.
The pay for this position is $21.00 per hour.