Membership Outreach Specialist - Columbia/Greene County

Position Summary

The Membership Outreach Specialist is the face of Girl Scouts welcoming potential Girl Scouts and their families to our mission. This role is responsible for implementing effective recruiting strategies and program activities. The Membership Outreach Specialist focuses on adult and girl recruitment, capturing leads, hosting an engaging Girl Scout activity for girls and their caregivers, and using proven sales techniques to convert leads in support of council membership goals. All functions are performed collaboratively with council staff and volunteers. The Membership Outreach Specialist plays a crucial role in expanding our Girl Scout community and helping potential Girl Scouts discover new opportunities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute high-impact recruitment events to showcase the Girl Scout experience, attracting both girls and volunteers. Serving as primary on-site host for Girl Scout events designed to introduce Girl Scouts to potential new girls and families. These events will primarily be scheduled in late afternoon to mid-evening hours. Some events will take place at various times on weekends.
• Establish rapport with potential members quickly, utilizing strong communication skills through in-person conversations.
• Implement a consistent, repeatable process for recruitment efforts to ensure dependable outcomes and increased success.
• Clearly communicate to potential members the Girl Scouts mission including the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the benefits of being a Girl Scout member.
• Efficiently and precisely submit event documentation, summarizing key details, significant conversations, and event attendance.
• Ensure Girl Scouts is open to all families by delivering the Girl Scout message of pluralism and diversity to our members.
• Accepts and acts within our organizations core values & mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.