Girl Scout Leadership Experience Prorgram Coordaintor

About the Role

The GSLE Program Coordinator leads and facilitates the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) Program in an after-school setting. Additional responsibilities will be identified for performance outside the academic year when after-school meetings are not occurring.

Program Details

• Operates at 8 school-sites, meeting bi-monthly for two hours at a different school each day.
• Additional sessions or meeting types may be added based on enrollment.
• Facilitators are compensated for preparing, leading, and concluding program activities.
• Requires attendance at a bi-monthly all-staff meeting (approximately one hour each).
• Coordinators must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to each program session.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruiting girls into the after-school program through school outreach, presentations, family engagement events, and community partnerships.
• Recruiting, onboarding, and supporting adult volunteers to assist with program delivery and troop formation.
• Building and maintaining relationships with school administrators, teachers, and community partners to expand program reach.
• Meeting or exceeding membership recruitment goals for both girls and adults.
• Representing Girl Scouts at school events, community fairs, and partner meetings.

Responsibilities

The GSLE Program Coordinator creates a positive, engaging environment where youth can develop leadership skills through Girl Scout programming. This role requires strong communication, organization, and facilitation skills, along with a passion for working with youth.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness and ability to pass a background check.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation and ability to commute to assigned school site.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i.
• Must become a registered adult member of Girl Scouts USA (reimbursable).

Skills

• Be energetic, trustworthy, and committed to the values of Girl Scouting.
• Enjoy working with school-aged children.
• Be an independent and innovative thinker and problem solver who thrives in a team environment, is willing to tackle new challenges, and is able to manage multiple assignments while meeting specific deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic understanding of youth development and age-appropriate practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, child development, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in childcare, youth education, or after-school programming.
• First Aid and/or CPR certification.
• Experience facilitating group activities or leading youth programs.
• Ability to develop engaging lesson plans or activities.
• Strong knowledge of Hawaiian culture and language.