New Troop Start-Up Specialist

Want to join an AMAZING organization with a mission of building girls of COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, and CHARACTER who make the world a better place?

This position is a HYBRID position, NOT a fully remote position. The individual MUST reside in the West Michigan area and will be willing to attend regular in-person activities within the 30 County footprint.

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $38,500-$40,000.

The New Troop Start-Up Specialist works to successfully support the establishment of multiple new Girl Scout Troops in a designated area through Troop Leader recruitment, mentoring, and girl programming support. Secures parent participation in troop leadership roles, working with them to take over troop leadership after the startup period.

A day in the life of the New Troop Start-Up Specialist includes but is not limited to:

• In partnership with Community Membership Managers (CMM), identify locations (schools, churches, after-school programs, etc.) for programs to be held where girls and adults can participate.
• Secures parent participation in troop leadership roles including Troop Leaders, Troop Co-Leaders, Troop Chaperones/Drivers, and Troop Bank Account Signors, and ensures the successful completion of membership registration and screening.
• Delivers programming with a particular focus on STEM in line with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to members of newly established troops in targeted areas.
• Partner with and coach parent volunteers in delivering a startup program providing mentoring and coaching in troop leadership roles including troop management, meeting planning, and instruction on providing educational and fun Girl Scouting experiences.
• Provides professional, superior customer support and follow-up to all internal and external customers, members, volunteers, staff, and other community contacts in person, electronically, and by phone.
• Attends recruitment events with CMMs to support lead generation for new troops, on occasion and as needed.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits Offered:

Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (two days), Holiday Break Dec. 24 through Dec. 31

Paid Time Off 25 days annually.

Medical Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan - 403(b), Short-Term & Long Disability, Life Insurance, FSA, and more.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

GSMISTS supports employees and volunteers who deliver and recognizes its responsibility to nurture diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, for girls, families, volunteers, and staff. To make the world a better place, we must commit to working together to build an inclusive society. Inclusivity is a big part of the Girl Scout DNA. Girl Scouts is a nonpolitical, nonpartisan organization, we are not red or blue, we are Girl Scouts green and proud!

GSMISTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential function of the position.

Reports To: Director of Membership

Classification/FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Grand Rapids Service Center

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,500.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49544: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Salary : $38,500 - $40,000