Community Engagement Manager - D11 (Rural Missouri Area)

The Community Engagement Manager oversees all facets of the volunteer experience and recruitment of girls and adults. The Community Engagement Manager is accountable for representing and extending Girl Scouting in the community through networking, collaborative efforts, and presentations, to ensure the Girl Scout program is accessible to all girls, across all demographic groups.

This is an out-based position that serves the following counties in Missouri: Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, Washington, Iron and Reynolds counties in rural Missouri.

The starting salary for this position is $42,120. Experience is considered with job offer.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to national and local Girl Scout policies, standards, and procedures.
• Research market data and other pertinent information to become knowledgeable about demographics, community needs and possibilities for girl and adult recruitment.
• Create and implement short- and long-term strategies for the recruitment and retention of new girl and adult membership.
• Partner with local school administrators to extend Girl Scouts to their schools offering staff facilitated programs.
• Hold community recruitment events for registration and placement of new members.
• Represent and promote Girl Scouting in the community by building community awareness by highlighting benefits of membership to the public. Build a rapport/relationship with schools within jurisdiction.
• Oversee the volunteer experience for all participating adults in assigned area including the distribution of information between Girl Scout staff and volunteers.
• Provide a high level of support for all volunteer roles; identify the need for and provide timely problem solving and conflict resolution
• Support the organizational diversity and fund development goals of the organization.
• Provide continuity of Girl Scout programs by ensuring the recruitment, selection, placement, training, development and supervision of the Neighborhood Service Team and all other volunteers within the assigned geographic area.
• Work in integrated work groups throughout Council to recruit and plan programs.
• Travel as needed throughout Council jurisdiction.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience required
• Understanding of the sales environment, including sales and marketing techniques, networking, goal-setting and cold calling. Demonstrated ability to meet sales goals and develop and implement marketing plans
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills while achieving results in partnership with others with the desire and ability to work effectively in both an individual and team atmosphere
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, meet deadlines, gather and analyze information, maintain confidentiality and manage multiple projects
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, databases, email, and internet applications
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule and work evenings and some weekends
• Must have a working cell phone and internet services available

Required Certifications and Licenses

• This position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more - a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier are required.
• Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification (can be obtained while employed)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Mission of Girl Scouting: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.