Job Description

Recruitment Specialist

Lima, OH - Van Wert, Auglaize, Mercer Counties

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and mission-driven  Recruitment Specialist to grow Girl Scout membership by leading recruitment efforts in assigned communities. This role is responsible for developing and executing dynamic, data-informed recruitment plans that engage girls and adults through troops, starter troops, and other flexible pathways. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with schools, community partners, and volunteers to drive local recruitment, increase visibility, and support council-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about expanding access to Girl Scouting and will have strong relationship management skills, be comfortable communicating the Girl Scout program in small and large groups, and use data driven insights to create and execute a year-round and robust recruitment plan. This role is located within our central region and assigned to the Lima, Ohio area serving Van Wert, Auglaize and Mercer counties.

 

Summary:

Develop and execute a girl and adult membership recruitment plan in assigned communities to achieve annual new girl and adult membership goals. Increase Girl Scout visibility and engagement in the community through recruitment events, presentations, community networking and collaborations. Identify and support volunteers to recruit within specific communities increasing membership efforts.

  Essential Functions

• Drive membership growth in assigned communities by developing and implementing comprehensive recruitment plans for girls/ adults in troops, starter troops, and other opportunities in alignment with council recruitment strategies.
• Analyze membership gaps throughout the year to readjust plans as necessary to meet grade level and demographic goals.
• Cultivate and collaborate with local schools, community organizations, administrative volunteers and other networks to increase visibility and recruitment opportunities for girls and adults.
• Implement the components of volunteer program management with recruitment volunteers, partnering with administrative volunteers in assigned communities.
• Provie support to Council strategic initiatives including recruitment, product program, outreach and outdoor program/camp.

 

Competencies

• Sales and Marketing
• Team Building
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Networking
• Leadership 
• Relationship Management

  Position Details
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The days of work are primarily Monday through Friday, but evening work is frequent and occasional weekend work may be required. Hours of work will vary, depending on support required by service units and time of year. Work schedules are flexible but will be approximately 40-45 hours/week depending on season. 

Travel
This is an “in the field” position requiring regular travel to assigned geographic areas of the council.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Experience in recruitment and/or sales preferred.
• Experience in community outreach or development including school partnerships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. We value our employees’ time and efforts.

Compensation & Benefits
This full-time, non-exempt position is compensated at $19.23/hour and offers a generous health and wellbeing benefits package.

Perks

• Ability to build your skills and grow your career
• Supportive environment for learning and development.
• Flexibility for work/life balance
• Opportunity for hybrid teleworking arrangement after training period
• Medical, dental, vision, accident, life insurance, and more!
• 401K- 100% company match up to 5% salary
• Annual paid Winter Break from December 25th – January 1st
• 12 days of Vacation Paid Time Off & 6 days of Sick Paid Time Off
• A high-achieving and fun team with a casual dress code

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GSWO is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Casual work, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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