Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and local Girl Scout council serving girls and families throughout the Los Angeles area. Its programs combine leadership development, outdoor learning, badge-based education, community service, travel, and camp experiences. The organization also supports volunteer recruitment and training, membership growth, Girl Scout Cookie and Fall Product fundraising, property rentals, events, and engagement with families and alumni. Through its work in nonprofit education and youth development, the council promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and community partnerships.
Community Engagement Specialist - Upland, CA (Hybrid)
Drive girl and adult membership growth for Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles through volunteer recruitment, community partnerships, lead development, and regional outreach events.
Description
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies that expand awareness and participation in Girl Scouting
- Lead in-person meetings, presentations, and networking with community groups, corporations, schools, educators, faith-based organizations, and other stakeholders
- Build adult volunteer participation through community outreach, lead generation, and follow-up within assigned geographic areas
- Meet recruitment targets that support girl and adult membership objectives
- Analyze market data and membership trends to shape membership growth plans
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for membership recruitment
- Build and organize community networks to generate girl and volunteer leads
- Prepare action plans, schedules, and progress reports
- Coordinate and deliver recruitment activities and events
- Represent Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles at local events, fairs, and festivals
- Use the council’s CRM system to manage and convert prospective leads
- Follow up on leads and referrals generated through field outreach
- Monitor prospective leaders throughout the onboarding process
- Sustain relationships with schools, districts, community organizations, agencies, leaders, educators, and faith-based institutions
- Recruit Service Unit Recruiters and school organizers
- Partner with troops to recruit members and achieve minimum girl-capacity targets
- Deliver professional customer service to internal and external customers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in place of formal education
- Optional bilingual oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
- Understanding of core marketing principles, including market identification, segmentation, and the use of market data
- Experience managing sales processes and leads
- Demonstrated ability to set ambitious goals and deliver results
- Ability to develop and present content tailored to different audiences
- Availability for a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends
- Volunteer experience is preferred
- Ability to adjust effectively to changing circumstances
- Comfort using technology and learning new applications
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
- Ability to commute approximately 400 to 600 miles per month
- Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
- Completion of state-mandated reporter training
- Attendance at GSGLA signature events and other assigned activities
- Ability to travel by personal vehicle or public transportation to facilities throughout the region
- Ability to periodically lift up to 15 pounds and perform the role safely.
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Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Office closure on the second and fourth Monday of each month
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b) retirement plan