Community Membership Liaison (Seasonal, PT - up to 19 hours per week)

Description

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is seeking enthusiastic and organized individuals to promote Girl Scouts in our communities!

The Community Membership Liaison is responsible for implementing effective marketing and recruiting strategies to increase awareness and participation in Girl Scouts. This role will lead in-person presentations and membership events at various community locations, such as schools, faith-based institutions, and libraries. Key responsibilities include adult and Girl Scout recruitment, marketing Girl Scouts, capturing leads, hosting engaging Girl Scout activities for girls and their caregivers, and using proven sales techniques to convert leads in support of council membership goals.

This is a seasonal, part-time (up to 19 hours per week), non-exempt role that requires residency within the GSWW Council region of Western Washington and requires onsite work at various locations throughout the region as necessary. All functions are performed collaboratively with Council staff and volunteers during predetermined intervals throughout the membership year.

We are looking specifically for individuals who live in or within reasonable driving distance of one or more of the following cities:

• Everett
• Marysville
• Shoreline
• Seattle
• Renton
• Auburn
• Puyallup
• Tacoma
• Lakewood
• Olympia

The ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, is a requirement, but there is flexibility with scheduling – we will work with your availability to meet the needs of the role! While the full pay range for this position is $21.30 to $22.59 per hour, this position will start at $21.30 per hour for purposes of internal pay equity. This is a non-benefitted position, with the exception of those required by law.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we foster a welcoming, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression of identity), marital status, or the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent the Girl Scout brand through consistent professional presence and communication methods.
• Assists in achieving goals for girl and adult membership leads through implementing lead generation strategies via in-person presentations throughout our Council region of Western Washington.
• Promotes events through distribution of flyers, social media, community calendars and promotional opportunities.
• Prepares for membership events by gathering necessary materials and setting up at event locations to ensure smooth operations.
• Presents the benefits of Girl Scouting to potential girl members and adult volunteers at a variety of community-based locations throughout Western Washington, using established scripts as a base presentation. Locations may include but are not limited to schools, places of faith, community centers and events, and after-school programs.
• Engages with prospective members, their caregivers, and community members at events.
• Provides friendly customer service and handles inquiries about Girl Scout membership.
• Registers girl members and adult volunteers as new Girl Scout members, assisting them through the registration process on-site.
• Ensures Girl Scouting is available to a diverse population of girls and adults by reaching girls in communities with varied socioeconomic statuses.
• Communicates Girl Scout product features and benefits to potential members through primarily in-person communications.
• Articulates the impact of Girl Scouts and its relevance to girls, adults, and local and national communities.

This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking and interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines successfully.
• Willingness to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel as required, with room for scheduling flexibility.
• Knowledge of and commitment to fostering a work environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
• Strong alignment with Girl Scouts of Western Washington’s mission and vision.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required

• Must be 18 years of age by employment start date.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience and Skills Preferred

• Multilingual in language with significant presence in Western Washington preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of Girl Scouts preferred.
• Experience with proven recruitment and/or sales results preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Must reside within our Council region of Western Washington.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, proof of insurance, vehicle in working condition, safe driving record and the ability to fulfill travel requirements across widespread regional geography as necessary.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search
• Willingness to maintain Girl Scout membership
• Must be willing and able to come into a Girl Scouts of Western Washington office as needed or when requested