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 in kindergarten - 5th grade.

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 girls across the Council.

• Document programming work to demonstrate progress toward accomplishment of program objectives, including accurate record keeping
• Retain girl members and adult volunteers through development, delivery of high-quality, focused programs in the GSLE.
• Plan and execute program experiences and events that support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Work with girls, parents, troops leaders and program partners to develop and implement programming experiences for K-5 girls experiences that are hands-on, cooperative learning-oriented, and girl-led.
• 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.
• Develop high-quality experiences and resource for K-5 grade program to retain more girls and troops leaders into next program level.
• 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 by manager.

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 elementary school aged girls.
• 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.