Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Description:
Focus areas and communities include cherokee, union, chester, lancaster, fairfield and kershaw countiesThe ideal candidate would reside in one of the aforementioned counties.
This position is responsible for developing and executing effective recruiting strategies to increase girl and adult membershipThe community development manager is responsible for ensuring a robust infrastructure is in place for the delivery of high quality girl scout programming and support in the community through volunteers.
Girl scouts of south carolina – mountains to midlands council is the largest organization serving girls in south carolinaThe council has a current membership of close to 6,000 girls, more than 2,500 volunteers and a staff of 40 (plus an additional 30+ seasonally)Girl scouting is the largest organization for girls in the worldOur mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better placeThrough activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness, girl scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship while fostering the development of leadership skills and self-esteem.
Objectives/responsibilities
Achieve membership recruitment and retention goals.
Analyze market data on demographics, membership trends, and other available information to implement a comprehensive strategy to develop, recruit and engage new community partners, volunteers and girls in assigned geographies
Recruit, appoint, direct, develop, and evaluate qualified volunteers to carry out girl scout leadership experience on the service unit level
Properly manage customer cases by accurately documenting issues and resolution in salesforce.
Provide best in class customer service and support to members.
Collaborate with cross departmental teams to ensure effective communication and planning.
Actively support and promote the council’s and gsusa’s commitment to diversity throughout the organization by ensuring that recruitment efforts reach out to all racial/ethnic groups and provide equal access.
Assists in the smooth functioning of the council by performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3 years of equivalent experience in a related field or high school diploma required and 5 years of equivalent experience in a related field required.
Ability to recruit, lead, and supervise volunteers and work with community contacts from diverse backgrounds and to build effective volunteer leadership teams.
Must be effective in using electronic media, including the internet.
Verbal fluency, good grammar and professional appearanceBilingual spanish is a plus.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce results.
Ability to be self-directed and self-disciplined while organizing, planning and implementing a multi-faceted work load with minimum supervision and as a member of a team.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekends.
Ability to travel as job requires.
Proficiency of microsoft office suite (excel a must), internet and research applications.
Experience using salesforce and or other database support system preferred.
Must hold personal membership in the girl scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the girl scout promise and law.
Must have personal transportation and ability to drive, possess a valid driver’s license, maintain personal auto insurance/meet the council insurance company’s requirement for coverage, and submit to drug test and background check.
Benefits
We offer rich, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that includes council covering 85% of the employee costs (dependent coverage is also offered at employee’s expense)The council pays for the short and long-term disability plans as well as a life insurance policyOther offerings include supplemental life as well as ancillary programsWith a 401(k) plan offered as well, we have a generous pto accrual package with holidays and much more.
Equal opportunity employer (eoe)
