Recruitment Specialist - Central Region (Dayton, OH)

Essential Functions

• Develop and execute a girl and adult membership recruitment plan in assigned communities to achieve annual new girl and adult membership goals.
• Increase Girl Scout visibility and engagement in the community through recruitment events, presentations, community networking and collaborations.
• Identify and support volunteers to recruit within specific communities increasing membership efforts.
• Drive membership growth in assigned communities by developing and implementing comprehensive recruitment plans for girls/ adults in troops, starter troops, and other opportunities in alignment with council recruitment strategies.
• Analyze membership gaps throughout the year to readjust plans as necessary to meet grade level and demographic goals.
• Cultivate and collaborate with local schools, community organizations, administrative volunteers and other networks to increase visibility and recruitment opportunities for girls and adults.
• Implement the components of volunteer program management with recruitment volunteers, partnering with administrative volunteers in assigned communities.
• Provide support to Council strategic initiatives including recruitment, product program, outreach and outdoor program/camp.

Skills

• Community outreach & relationship marketing
• Build confidence representing an organization in schools, neighborhoods, and community spaces while engaging families and caregivers through face-to-face outreach and presentations.
• Public speaking & influence
• Goal-driven recruitment & performance accountability
• Campaign planning & execution
• Customer engagement & follow-up strategy
• Collaboration & partnership skills
• Time management & field-based organization

Position Details

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
• The days of work are primarily Monday through Friday, but evening work is frequent and occasional weekend work may be required.
• Hours of work will vary, depending on support required by service units and time of year.
• Work schedules are flexible and will require evenings and weekends with the opportunity to flex time during the week to accommodate commitments outside of the standard work week.
• This position is eligible for approved overtime.

Travel

• This is an “in the field” community-based position requiring regular travel to assigned geographic areas of the council.
• Local service unit travel will be on a frequent basis; all business-related miles are eligible for mileage reimbursement.

Required Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or relevant experience welcomed.
• A combination of education, training, and hands-on experience that demonstrates the ability to succeed in a community-based, relationship-driven role.
• Experience engaging, supporting, or coaching volunteers, customers, members, or community partners.
• Experience in recruitment, outreach, sales, or goal-driven engagement (preferred).
• Experience working in the community, including school partnerships, family engagement, or community-based outreach.
• Comfortable using technology to stay organized, including Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

• This full-time, hourly position is compensated at $19.25/hour (about $40,000.00 annually).
• This position is not eligible for benefits at this time.

How We Support You

• Opportunities to build new skills and grow your career
• A supportive, learning-focused environment with ongoing development
• Flexibility for work/life balance
• Hybrid work option following the training period
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, accident, life insurance, and more
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% of salary
• Annual paid Winter Break from December 25 – January 1
• 12 days of paid vacation and 6 days of paid sick time
• A high-achieving, fun team with a casual dress code

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
• 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.
• GSWO is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.