Leadership Development Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Leadership Development Specialist is a full-time position, serving girls and volunteers by providing support to ensure effective delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). The Leadership Development Specialist is a member of the Mission Delivery team, which is responsible for girl and volunteer support. Primary focus of this position is support and retention of girls through development of Girl Scout curriculum and community partnerships.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and retain adult volunteers and girl members by developing and delivering focused programs in the GSLE through high awards, entrepreneurship, and life skills to Girl Scouts across the Council.
• Document programming work to demonstrate progress toward accomplishment of program objectives, including accurate record keeping (program and evaluation data; financial records)
• Connect Girl Scouts to curriculum through age-appropriate badge workshops.
• Work collaboratively with partners throughout the Greater Atlanta community to deliver Girl Scout curriculum appropriately, increasing capacity for programming in the Council
• Planning and executing program experiences and events that support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, including the Program Fair and Badge Frenzy.
• Assist in achieving the Councils membership and retention goals for girls by development, coordination, and delivery of in-person and virtual experiences for girls, from single events to ongoing series or troop-like experiences. Adapt in-person curriculum for effective, impactful online delivery when necessary.
• Work with cross-functional team to determine or develop innovative strategies to ensure the effective support of troop leaders and program- grade levels within service units.
• Extend Girl Scouting to the community through, networking and relationship building with key community stakeholders.
• Act as an ambassador to promote the visibility of the Girl Scout organization including wearing a uniform when appropriate or on council business.
• Direct delivery of program as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelors degree
• 2-4 years of experience working in youth development
• Ability to commit to the organizational goals of the Council
• Must be Microsoft proficient
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with people, network with volunteers and employees
• Able to work cooperatively as a team member with staff and volunteers
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize each
• The ability to identify challenges and actively work to find solutions
• Ability to meet designated deadlines
• Current Georgia drivers license and reliable transportation

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience in working with girls of all ages.
• Knowledge of best practices in youth development.
• Strong and effective large group/small group presentation and management skills
• Excellent event planning, organizational and time-management skills
• Initiative to identify challenges and actively work to find solutions.
• Experience in collaborating with diverse groups of people such as volunteers, staff, community organizations and individuals.
• Knowledge of Girl Scout organization and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience or the willingness to learn.
• Able to speak effectively before individuals and groups and proactively communicate the value of the GSLE and Leadership Experiences to both internal and external audiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Willingness or ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
• Willingness to attend staff, team and department meetings
• Some out of area and overnight travel may be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the physical mobility to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Requires the physical ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

• Must successfully complete a criminal, motor vehicle and credit background check.