What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Recruiter Specialist (Community Engagement) position at Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc.?
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson is looking for an energetic, relationship-focused Volunteer Recruiter Specialist (Community Engagement) to help grow Girl Scouting throughout Dutchess and Putnam Counties.
In this role, you'll recruit and support volunteers, build partnerships with schools and community organizations, and help ensure every girl has access to the leadership opportunities Girl Scouts provides. If you enjoy community outreach, recruiting, networking, and making a positive impact, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
At Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, you'll do more than recruit volunteers—you'll help create life-changing opportunities for girls to discover their strengths, build confidence, and become leaders in their communities. You'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values inclusion, innovation, and making a lasting impact.
Benefits
Travel: Regular travel is required. Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight travel may be necessary for meetings, events, and training.
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive.
In this role, you'll recruit and support volunteers, build partnerships with schools and community organizations, and help ensure every girl has access to the leadership opportunities Girl Scouts provides. If you enjoy community outreach, recruiting, networking, and making a positive impact, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
- Recruit, engage, and retain adult volunteers to support local Girl Scout troops.
- Build relationships with schools, community organizations, businesses, and local leaders to expand Girl Scout opportunities.
- Support and coach troop leaders and Service Unit volunteers, providing the resources they need to succeed.
- Develop and implement membership recruitment and retention strategies.
- Connect girls and families with local troop opportunities.
- Represent Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson at community events, recruitment activities, and networking opportunities.
- Analyze membership data and identify opportunities for growth.
- Promote Girl Scout programs, events, and leadership experiences throughout the community.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service to members and volunteers.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Two or more years of experience in community engagement, volunteer management, recruiting, nonprofit organizations, education, customer success, outreach, or a related field.
- Excellent relationshipbuilding, communication, and networking skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A passion for community engagement and helping others succeed.
- Experience using Microsoft Office; Salesforce or CRM experience is a plus.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel throughout the GSHH footprint
- Ability to work evenings and weekends for meetings and community events.
At Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, you'll do more than recruit volunteers—you'll help create life-changing opportunities for girls to discover their strengths, build confidence, and become leaders in their communities. You'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values inclusion, innovation, and making a lasting impact.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Hybrid work environment
- Meaningful, missiondriven work with opportunities to make a difference every day
Travel: Regular travel is required. Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight travel may be necessary for meetings, events, and training.
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive.