Community Engagement Specialist

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

Job Description

About GSEMA
We're Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA). For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has given girls the necessary tools to lead, break barriers, and create positive change. Today, Girl Scouts’ powerful all-girl space fosters collaboration over competition, and inspires girls to go beyond dreaming to actual doing. During this pivotal time in our history, there has never been a better time to be a Girl Scout. We work with all our team members to increase the visibility of the Council’s programs and services, diversify and expand our girl and adult volunteer membership, and continue to educate, inspire, empower, and unite more and more girls across eastern Massachusetts. We offer amazing opportunities for forward-thinking, talented individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in girls' lives!
GSEMA’s newest job opening is for the full-time position of Community Engagement Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, this position is currently remote. After COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, the Community Engagement Specialist will also travel within communities served and at designated GSEMA offices and properties as needed.
The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for developing and executing effective outreach strategies in greater Boston, including all of Suffolk County, and parts of Middlesex County - where more barriers to participation may exist - by expanding the reach of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls within these identified communities. The Community Engagement Specialist is a results-driven, sales oriented professional with strong lead generation skills who will execute effective recruitment strategies. This position is responsible for increasing participation and the accessibility of Girl Scouts to the community through the recruitment and formation of new volunteer-led troops and through the formation and support of Girl Scout troops facilitated GSEMA staff.
Key Responsibilities:
1.     Recruit new girl and adult members to grow membership within & outside region through recruitment tactics which include recruitment and community events, community outreach & troop formation meetings to form new troops. 
2.     Design and implement a comprehensive plan for new girl and adult membership growth in focus areas by researching market data membership trends, and other pertinent information. 
3.     Track outreach efforts and communication in the membership database (Salesforce).
4.     Utilize knowledge of social media platforms to develop online marketing campaigns to effectively promote recruitment events, and council initiatives. Create and facilitate online LIVE recruitment campaigns through use of social media platforms or video conferencing technologies.
5.     Develop and cultivate partnerships with community youth-serving organizations, agencies and leaders, educators, faith-based institutions to increase awareness of and participation in the Girl Scout program.
Education, Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
  • Work experience in membership sales, community organizing, sales, or other relevant/transferable experience. 
  • Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, and accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to race, ethnicity/culture, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or differing abilities.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software; adept at utilizing social networking; experience using Salesforce or demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with new technology. 
  • Strong public relations skills and ability to develop community collaborations; able to relate well to both adults and children. 
  • Bilingual skill is preferred.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing. 
  • Capacity to, independently and as part of a team, plan, organize and prioritize work, while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Must have access to reliable transportation to perform the duties of the job. Travel 60% within your region and 10% outside the region.
  • Requires transporting supplies to a variety of partners; ability to lift and manipulate up to 15 pounds
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and be willing to travel throughout the council footprint. 
Work Environment:  This is a remote position with work from home, in communities served and at designated GSEMA offices or properties as needed.
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift and manipulate up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • May involve prolonged periods of sitting or working on a computer.
Travel Required: Travel 60% within a designated region and 10% outside the region.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
To learn more about our council, visit: www.gsema.org
 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts offers a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, training opportunities, and much more.
Can’t wait to join our team? To apply, submit your resume and cover letter with salary expectations by visiting:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=705611aa-2189-4583-8365-8f033635d865&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=405240&lang=en_US&source=CC4
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, we strive to create transformative learning experiences and leadership opportunities for all girls. The threads of diversity and inclusion are woven tightly into our mission of supporting and nurturing girls of courage, confidence and character.
We hold firm in our belief that a culture of diversity and inclusion promotes unity, creates personal and professional growth opportunities for our employees, and supports safety and transformation for our volunteers and girls of all backgrounds.
Diversity and Inclusion is more than an initiative; it’s a set of shared values that defines the fabric of our mission.