What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment Specialist position at Girl Scouts of Central Maryland?
Company Description Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (GSCM) is a leading leadership development organization for girls, dedicated to building courage, confidence, and character so they can make the world a better place. Since its founding in 1962, GSCM has offered a wide range of programs and activities that help young people develop real-world skills, take risks, and collaborate for positive change. Serving more than 24,000 girls and 9,000 volunteers across Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties, GSCM is supported by a 26-member Board of Directors and a professional staff of 52. While best known for cookies, camp, and badges, Girl Scouts today are innovators, problem solvers, and community builders who explore interests from robotics to the arts.
Role Description The Recruitment Specialist is a full-time hybrid role based in Baltimore, MD, with a blend of on-site and work-from-home responsibilities. This role focuses on identifying, attracting, and onboarding new members and volunteers, with an emphasis on expanding participation in GSCM programs across the region. Day-to-day tasks include developing recruitment strategies, conducting outreach events, building relationships with schools and community organizations, and guiding prospective members and volunteers through the enrollment process. The Recruitment Specialist will coordinate and conduct interviews, support orientation and training efforts, and maintain accurate records in recruitment and membership systems. The role also involves collaborating with program and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging, tracking recruitment metrics, and continuously improving approaches to reach diverse communities.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong recruiting and hiring skills, including experience identifying talent and managing candidate pipelines.
- Candidates should possess interviewing and communication skills to effectively engage prospective members, volunteers, and community partners.
- Candidates should possess training and onboarding skills to support new members and volunteers in understanding GSCM programs and processes.
- Relevant experience in community outreach, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit recruitment is beneficial.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, manage multiple priorities, and travel within the Central Maryland region as needed.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills, with proficiency in common office software and databases.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Girl Scouts and to inclusive, equitable recruitment practices.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.