Girl Scouts of Western Ohio has a great opportunity to join our organization as a Community Outreach Specialist!

This part-time position is community-based and a great opportunity to engage our local community in all things Girl Scouts! We are seeking engaging individuals that are comfortable working in mostly urban, Title I communities to support all girls in the opportunity to participate in the Girl Scout Program through delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience! This is an ideal role for students, parents, or anyone looking to supplement their income who has a flexible schedule while gaining valuable experience. This position will serve our Central region with service areas supporting the greater Dayton and Springfield area.

The Community Outreach Specialist leads local community and school-based education sessions to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with girls! ​​​​​Activities include leading and assisting volunteers and staff with episodic fun learning opportunities that will build empowered future women leaders! This role requires the ability to speak in public group settings at local schools and community centers, comfortably interact with both girls and caregivers and meet target outreach goals to ensure we have a diverse group of girls benefiting from our programs. Light technical skills are needed in order to communicate via email, edit documents and electronically complete and track membership registrations.

This is a part-time position worked between August – June and is role offering up to 28 hours per week. Specialists may work a flexible schedule of weekday hours, Monday-Friday, between 9:00am-6:00pm; occasional weekend availability is a plus! The travel expectation is up to 50 miles using your personal vehicle with eligibility for mileage reimbursement.

If you believe in helping girls, from all backgrounds and abilities, develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in every area of life, then you should be on our team! 

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

 Deliver high quality Girl Scout programs in assigned Title One schools and/or areas to achieve annual membership goals and outcome results, using methods that reflect the needs of the community. Increase Girl Scout visibility and engagement through school and community networking and collaboration.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Deliver high-quality Girl Scout series programs for youth in assigned Title One Schools/areas. 
• Cultivate and collaborate with assigned schools, community organizations and networks to increase visibility and opportunities for girls, support volunteers, and increase program and funding partnerships to meet council objectives. 
• Support community volunteers to assist in Girl Scout program delivery. 
• Monitor evaluation results and adjust program delivery as needed. 

 COMPETENCIES

• Youth Educational Facilitation 
• Networking 
• Interpersonal Relationships & Teamwork 
• Project management 
• Judgement and decision making
   

TRAVEL
This is a community-based position that is performed “in the field”. This role is not eligible for remote work and requires regular travel to assigned recruitment events (up to 50 miles)  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and/or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Experience working with schools and community organizations preferred.
Experience presenting to groups and comfortable public speaking. 
Familiar with Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Use of personal device and internet service is required to perform the functions of the job including online training, email communication, timekeeping and entering leads. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The position pays $16.50 per hour and is not eligible for benefits.

​​​​​​​GSWO Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Statement: Girl Scouts of Western Ohio fosters belonging and respect for all girls. We empower all girls, volunteers and staff to fulfill their potential and make the world a better place. Our Girl Scout Promise drives us to provide diverse, equitable and inclusive experiences where all girls, volunteers and staff are confident they belong. We stand firm in these commitments and united by these ideals. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.